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Phenix City Intermediate School

2401 S Railroad St, Phenix City, AL 36867Phenix City →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–07Non-Charter
1,044
Students
Total enrolled
$13,713
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
18.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 22% vs nat'l
36/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 29% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,044 students in grades 06–07 in Phenix City, Alabama.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,713 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 36th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Phenix City Intermediate School is a very large middle in Phenix City, Alabama, serving grades 06–07 with 1,044 students. The district invests $13,713 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 80% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 36/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Phenix City Intermediate School

1,044
Total Students
18.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
80%
Free Lunch
55
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–07) are served by this school
Gender Distribution547 male · 497 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility80%
National avg 52% · 833 students
Student Composition
22%
10%
62%
White22%
Hispanic / Latino10%
Black62%
Multiracial6%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 010270001090

Academic Outcomes at Phenix City Intermediate School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
36
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 36th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 11th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 36867

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,713Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,713
State avg
$14,511
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,034
Student Support$2,605
Administration$1,646
Operations$2,057
Other$1,371
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,713 spent per student, an estimated $6,075 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
58%
19%
State government
57.8%
Local (property tax)
19.1%
Federal programs
23.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (36/100) — national median is 50
  • 80% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Ridgecrest Elementary SchoolPhenix City Elementary SchoolLakewood Primary SchoolSherwood Elementary School
+3 more
↓
Middle
South Girard School
↓
High School
Central High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 07
Location—
CountyRussell County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPhenix City →
Phone: (334)298-8744
NCES ID: 010270001090
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Phenix City seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Phenix City
High
Central High School
1,495 students · 09–12
● 36 opp74% FRL
Elem
Ridgecrest Elementary School
796 students · PK–05
● 35 opp89% FRL
Elem
Phenix City Elementary School
715 students · PK–05
● 36 opp90% FRL
Elem
Lakewood Primary School
543 students · KG–02
● 36 opp54% FRL
Other
Central Freshman Academy
532 students · 09–09
● 36 opp79% FRL
Elem
Sherwood Elementary School
521 students · PK–05
● 36 opp80% FRL
Mid
South Girard School
513 students · 08–08
● 35 opp82% FRL
Elem
Lakewood Elementary School
485 students · 03–05
● 36 opp51% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2401 S Railroad St, Phenix City, AL 36867
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.