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Phenix City

Alabama · Public School District
12
Schools
7,218
Students
$13,713
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
77.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+25pp vs nat'l
97.0%
Graduation Rate
+10.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Phenix City is a public school district in Alabama serving 7,218 students across 12 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,713 is near the national average for a US public school district. 77% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (12)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Phenix City Intermediate School06–071,044
South Girard School08–08513
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Central High School09–121,495
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Central Freshman Academy09–09532
Success AcademyPK–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,713Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
58%
19%
State
57.8%
Local (property tax)
19.1%
Federal
23.1%

State funding accounts for 58% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
7,218
Students
77%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.0%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateAlabama →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.0% graduation rate — 10.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
77% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
23% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Phenix City?
Phenix City has 12 public schools, serving a total of 7,218 students.
What is the graduation rate for Phenix City?
The graduation rate is 97.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Phenix City spend per student?
Phenix City spends $13,713 per pupil — 4% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Phenix City?
77% of students in Phenix City qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Phenix City?
No, Phenix City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Phenix City serve?
Phenix City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Phenix City?
The median opportunity score across schools in Phenix City is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.