Phenix City: Schools & Education
There are 13 public schools in Phenix City. Central High School is the largest at 1,495 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 7,668 students.
- ~2,961 residents per school (vs Alabama ~518).
K-12 Schools
13 K-12 schools serving the area — about 2,961 residents per school. 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | Phenix City, Russell County |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 13 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 7,668 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 419 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 18.30 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 5,892 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 76.8% |
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (2)
| Nearest College · Name | Auburn University |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Auburn |
| Nearest College · Phone | (334) 844-4000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 7.0 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles · Refreshed unknown
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (15)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Phenix City - Russell County Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 1501 17Th Avenue |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (334) 298-1139 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 36867 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2080 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 17 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 1 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 1 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 23.2% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 3 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed unknown