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Phenix City Elementary School vs. Sherwood Elementary School

Should you attend Phenix City Elementary School or Sherwood Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Phenix City Elementary School
2307 South Railroad Street
Phenix City, AL 36867
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Sherwood Elementary School
706 Idle Hour Dr
Phenix City, AL 36867
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Phenix City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

Sherwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 657 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Phenix City Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Serving 537 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sherwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
657 students
537 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Phenix City Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sherwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Phenix City Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sherwood Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Phenix City Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sherwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Phenix City Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Phenix City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Phenix City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#857 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#261 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Phenix City Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sherwood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
18%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
42%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Phenix City Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Phenix City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sherwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Phenix City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
34%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
59%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Phenix City Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Phenix City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sherwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Phenix City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Phenix City Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Phenix City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sherwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Phenix City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Phenix City Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sherwood Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
90
91
Grade 1 Students
111
89
Grade 2 Students
111
92
Grade 3 Students
107
82
Grade 4 Students
121
88
Grade 5 Students
117
95

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Phenix City Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Phenix City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sherwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Phenix City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Phenix City Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Phenix City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sherwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Phenix City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Phenix City Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Phenix City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sherwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Phenix City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
67%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Phenix City Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Phenix City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sherwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Phenix City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
18%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Phenix City Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Phenix City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sherwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Phenix City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Phenix City Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Phenix City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sherwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Phenix City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.51
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Phenix City Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Phenix City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sherwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Phenix City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
75%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Phenix City Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Phenix City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sherwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Phenix City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Phenix City Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Phenix City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sherwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Phenix City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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