Middle Schools in Phenix City

Phenix City, Alabama is home to two middle schools: Phenix City Intermediate School and South Girard School. Both schools serve students in grades 6-8 and are part of the Phenix City school district. Based on the available data, neither school stands out as a clear academic performer, as both have consistently ranked in the bottom half of Alabama middle schools in recent years.

Phenix City Intermediate School and South Girard School face similar challenges, with both schools reporting chronic absenteeism rates higher than the state average and significantly lower proficiency rates in English and Mathematics compared to state averages. Additionally, both schools serve a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a population with significant economic challenges that may contribute to the lower academic performance.

While the two schools have some differences, such as Phenix City Intermediate School spending $7,963 per student compared to $8,878 per student at South Girard School, and South Girard School having a lower student-teacher ratio of 16.9 compared to 19.3 at Phenix City Intermediate School, these variations do not appear to translate into markedly better outcomes for either school. Overall, the data suggests that both middle schools in Phenix City face significant challenges in improving academic performance and student engagement, and may require targeted interventions and additional resources to address these issues.