Central High School vs Phenix City Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High School
Phenix City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,579 students
Phenix City Intermediate School
Phenix City · Public middle · Grades 6–7
1,068 students
| Measure | Central High School Phenix City, Alabama | Phenix City Intermediate School Phenix City, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 304 | #166 of 263 |
| National rank | #11497 of 16,910 | #10437 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 1,579 | 1,068 |
| Enrollment | 1,579 | 1,068 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 38% |
| city | Phenix City | Phenix City |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (37.8 vs 37.1).
- •Central High School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 38%).
- •Central High School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 40%).
- •Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 63.7%).
- •Phenix City Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.6).
- •Central High School is the larger school with 1,579 students compared with 1,068.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central High School better than Phenix City Intermediate School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Central High School and Phenix City Intermediate School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Phenix City and Phenix City in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High School: 1,579. Phenix City Intermediate School: 1,068. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High School and Phenix City Intermediate School rank in Alabama?
Central High School is 162nd of 304 and Phenix City Intermediate School is 166th of 263 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).