For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,035 students in Phil Campbell, AL.
The top-ranked public schools in Phil Campbell, AL are Phil Campbell Elementary School, East Franklin Junior High School and Phil Campbell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phil Campbell, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Phil Campbell have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Phil Campbell, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Phil Campbell Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
148 Camp Street
Phil Campbell, AL 35581
(256) 331-2170
Phil Campbell, AL 35581
(256) 331-2170
Gr: PK-6 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
East Franklin Junior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1815 Highway 89
Phil Campbell, AL 35581
(256) 331-2140
Phil Campbell, AL 35581
(256) 331-2140
Gr: PK-9 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Phil Campbell High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
65 School St
Phil Campbell, AL 35581
(256) 331-2150
Phil Campbell, AL 35581
(256) 331-2150
Gr: 7-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Phil Campbell, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Phil Campbell, AL include Phil Campbell Elementary School, East Franklin Junior High School and Phil Campbell High School.
How many public schools are located in Phil Campbell?
3 public schools are located in Phil Campbell.
What is the racial composition of students in Phil Campbell?
Phil Campbell public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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