- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Phenix City, AL
Phenix City Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Phenix City Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010270001090
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phenix City Intermediate School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Alabama schools.
- #10 of 12
- public schools in Phenix City · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 74.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Phenix City Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 77% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phenix City Intermediate School ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Phenix City, AL.
School address
District: Phenix City · Alabama
NCES ID 010270001090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Phenix City Intermediate School held near 1,057 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.5 → 54.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 010270001090 · Phenix City, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,068 enr · 19.4:1 · 74.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,579 students)
Phenix City Intermediate School held near 1,057 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.5 → 54.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Phenix City Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
1,579 students
- This school
Phenix City Intermediate School
1,068 students
- Ridgecrest Ele
Ridgecrest Elementary School
722 students
- Phenix City El
Phenix City Elementary School
683 students
- Westview Eleme 563
Westview Elementary School
563 students
- Central Freshm 513
Central Freshman Academy
513 students
What this shows Phenix City Intermediate School reports 1,068 students on the CCD universe file.
How Phenix City Intermediate School compares
Phenix City Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.0% | ▲ 26% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,068 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,068
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 77% in Alabama - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,259
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
244
in-school suspensions + 268 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 62.4%
White 21.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Phenix City Intermediate School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Phenix City reports $12,259 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Phenix City Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgecrest Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phenix City Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Freshman Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phenix City Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Phenix City
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,068 students)
Frequently asked questions about Phenix City Intermediate School
How many students attend Phenix City Intermediate School?
Phenix City Intermediate School has 1,068 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Phenix City, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,044 (2022-23) → 1,057 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phenix City Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Phenix City Intermediate School is 19.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Phenix City Intermediate School?
74.0% of students at Phenix City Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phenix City Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Phenix City Intermediate School is African American at 62.4% of enrollment, in Phenix City, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phenix City Intermediate School?
Phenix City Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Phenix City Intermediate School rank among public schools in Phenix City?
By Resource Investment Index, Phenix City Intermediate School ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Phenix City, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Phenix City on the city page.
What other schools are in Phenix City?
Besides Phenix City Intermediate School, Phenix City also operates Central High School (1,579 students), Ridgecrest Elementary School (722 students), and Phenix City Elementary School (683 students). See the Phenix City district page for the complete list.