- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Phenix City, AL
South Girard School
Federal NCES profile for South Girard School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010270001092
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Girard School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 12
- public schools in Phenix City · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 76.2%
- free-lunch eligible
South Girard School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Girard School ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Phenix City, AL.
School address
District: Phenix City · Alabama
NCES ID 010270001092 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
South Girard School held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 010270001092 · Phenix City, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
501 enr · 17.3:1 · 76.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,579 students)
South Girard School held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
South Girard School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
1,579 students
- Phenix City In
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
- This school 501
South Girard School
501 students
What this shows South Girard School reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Girard School compares
South Girard 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.2% | ▲ 30% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Alabama - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.2%
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
163
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 54.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 60.3%
White 21.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, South Girard 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 South Girard School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phenix City Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgecrest Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phenix City Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Girard School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
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 (~501 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Girard School
How many students attend South Girard School?
South Girard School has 501 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Phenix City, AL. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Girard School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Girard School is 17.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Girard School?
76.2% of students at South Girard School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Girard School?
The largest demographic group at South Girard School is African American at 60.3% of enrollment, in Phenix City, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Girard School?
South Girard School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 South Girard School rank among public schools in Phenix City?
By Resource Investment Index, South Girard School ranks #1 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 South Girard School, Phenix City also operates Central High School (1,579 students), Phenix City Intermediate School (1,068 students), and Ridgecrest Elementary School (722 students). See the Phenix City district page for the complete list.