For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,795 students in 36867, AL (there are , serving 87 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 36867, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 36867, AL are Lakewood Elementary School, Sherwood Elementary School and Phenix City Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36867 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36867, AL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36867, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
24 Explorer Drive
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 732-1173
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 732-1173
Grades: 3-5
| 470 students
Rank: #22.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
706 Idle Hour Dr
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-7097
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-7097
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
Rank: #33.
Phenix City Intermediate School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2401 S Railroad St
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-8744
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-8744
Grades: 6-7
| 1,057 students
Rank: #44.
Phenix City Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2307 South Railroad Street
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 732-1160
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 732-1160
Grades: PK-5
| 657 students
Rank: #55.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1012 Ingersoll Dr
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-4507
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-4507
Grades: PK-5
| 557 students
Rank: n/an/a
18 Explorer Road
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 664-9955
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 664-9955
Grades: K-2
| 517 students
Rank: n/an/a
Success Academy
Alternative School
1700 17th Avenue
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-9876
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-9876
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
36867, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1014 Ingersoll Drive
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-1418
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-1418
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 36867, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 36867, AL include Lakewood Elementary School, Sherwood Elementary School and Phenix City Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in 36867?
7 public schools are located in 36867.
What percentage of students in 36867 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 36867 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36867?
36867 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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