Public schools in Phenix City, AL
13 open public schools with an address in Phenix City, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,659
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.9:1
Alabama median 17.2:1
Charter schools
0
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Phenix City public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Phenix City, AL: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,659 students, an average of 638 per school. The largest campus is Central High School (1,579 students), and the largest elementary school is Ridgecrest Elementary School (722).
Phenix City operates the most schools here (12), and 2 regular districts have at least one Phenix City campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.9:1, similar to the statewide school median of 17.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 58% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Phenix City
Elementary schools in Phenix City
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladonia Elementary School Russell County | PK–05 | 461 | 19.2:1 | |
| Lakewood Elementary School Phenix City · Magnet | 03–05 | 455 | 17.2:1 | |
| Lakewood Primary School Phenix City · Magnet | KG–02 | 466 | 15.5:1 | |
| Meadowlane Elementary School Phenix City | KG–05 | 155 | 12.9:1 | |
| Phenix City Elementary School Phenix City | KG–05 | 683 | 17.7:1 | |
| Ridgecrest Elementary School Phenix City | KG–05 | 722 | 17.6:1 | |
| Sherwood Elementary School Phenix City | KG–05 | 493 | 16.4:1 | |
| Westview Elementary School Phenix City | PK–05 | 563 | 15.6:1 |
Middle schools in Phenix City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenix City Intermediate School Phenix City | 06–07 | 1,068 | 17:1 | |
| South Girard School Phenix City | 08–08 | 501 | 16.7:1 |
High schools in Phenix City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School Phenix City | 09–12 | 1,579 | 18.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Phenix City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Freshman Academy Phenix City | 09–09 | 513 | 16.2:1 | |
| Success Academy Phenix City · Alternative School | PK–12 | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White24.1%
- Hispanic10.7%
- Black57.6%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Phenix City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,659 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Phenix City
How many public schools are in Phenix City, AL?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Phenix City: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 7,659 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Phenix City?
Schools with an address in Phenix City belong to 2 education agencies, led by Phenix City (12 schools), Russell County (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Phenix City?
Central High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Phenix City, with 1,579 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Phenix City?
No school with an address in Phenix City is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Alabama.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Phenix City schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Phenix City public schools is 16.9:1, similar to the Alabama school median of 17.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Phenix City guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Alabama cities