For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,565 students in Phenix City, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Phenix City, AL are South Girard School and Phenix City Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phenix City, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Phenix City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Phenix City, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Girard School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
521 Fontaine Rd
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-2527
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-2527
Gr: 8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Phenix City Intermediate School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2401 S Railroad St
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-8744
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-8744
Gr: 6-7 | 1,057 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Success Academy
Alternative School
1700 17th Avenue
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-9876
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-9876
Gr: PK-12
Phenix City, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Multi-handicapped Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
P O Box 400
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 855-0500
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 855-0500
Gr: PK-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
P O Box 400
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 855-3528
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 855-3528
Gr: K-5 | 74 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Russell Area Vocational School (Closed 2005)
Vocational School
P O Box 400
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 855-4378
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 855-4378
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Phenix City, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Phenix City, AL include South Girard School and Phenix City Intermediate School.
How many public middle schools are located in Phenix City?
3 public middle schools are located in Phenix City.
What is the racial composition of students in Phenix City?
Phenix City public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Phenix City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Phenix City include: South Girard School vs. Success Academy, Success Academy vs. South Girard School