Central High School
Reported Enrollment
1,495
students
District
Phenix City
County Context Score
39/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
2400 Dobbs Dr, Phenix City, AL, 36870
School District
Phenix City
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 010270001088
- District ID
- 0102700
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,495 students
School Setting
Suburb: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Central High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Russell County has 18 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 12 schools. Similar-school links show 2 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What Central High School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Phenix City, Russell County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Central High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Phenix City.
1,495 students
Central High School reports 1,495 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 2 other high schools in Russell County with enrollment data, 2 report fewer students and 0 report more. The peer median is 507 students.
3 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 1,014 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
12 district schools
Phenix City lists 7 primary, 2 middle, 1 high, 2 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
7
Middle
2
High
1
Other
2
Nearby context inside Phenix City
Same-level peers to open next
School Profile FAQ
Is Central High School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Phenix City.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Central High School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Central High School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Central High School with nearby schools?
Central High School should be compared with 3 high schools in Russell County, plus other schools in Phenix City. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Central High School?
Before using Central High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Phenix City.
Part of Phenix City
Central High School is one of 12 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 7,218 students across 12 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
12
Reported Enrollment
7,218
12 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Meadowlane Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Phenix City Intermediate School6–7 · MiddleProfile
- Ridgecrest Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- South Girard School8 · MiddleListed only
- Sherwood Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Westview Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Lakewood Elementary School3–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Phenix City Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Central Freshman Academy9 · OtherListed only
- Lakewood Primary SchoolKG–2 · PrimaryListed only
Similar Schools
Russell County High School
Alternative Learning Center
Russell County Schools
County Context Score
39/100
County-level composite across 18 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.