South Girard School

www.pcboe.net/sgs/

501 Students

Middle School 8th - 8th

School Overview

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.

501

Total Students

30.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Girard School
Demographic	Student Count
White	109
Hispanic	57
Black	302
Asian	1
Two or More	30
American Indian	2

Black
302 (60.3%)
White
109 (21.8%)
Hispanic
57 (11.4%)
Two or More
30 (6.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Phenix City
Phone:	(334)298-2527
Website:	http://www.pcboe.net/sgs/
Grade Range:	8th - 8th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	303
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 8 501

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for South Girard School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 8	501

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for South Girard School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	239	47.7%
Male	262	52.3%

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