SOUTH GIRARD SCHOOL

South Girard School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Phenix City school district, located in Phenix City, AL with about 437 students. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, South Girard School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

South Girard School, located at 521 Fontaine Road in Phenix City, Alabama, serves as a key educational institution within the Phenix City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the holistic development of its students. By emphasizing foundational knowledge and critical thinking skills, the school aims to prepare its student body for success in their future academic endeavors.

The institution maintains a strong connection with the local community, working closely with parents and stakeholders to ensure that students have access to necessary resources and extracurricular opportunities. Through its official website, the school provides families with essential information regarding academic calendars, district policies, and staff contact details, reflecting its commitment to transparent communication and active parental involvement in the educational process.

For more information, contact South Girard School at (334) 298-2527 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

521 Fontaine Rd
Phenix City, AL 36869
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SOUTH GIRARD SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Phenix City, AL with about 437 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Phenix City
Total Students:
437
Teachers:
23.5
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 437 students

Black or African American
58.8%
White
26.1%
Hispanic/Latino
8.2%
Two or more races
5.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.