Best Public Schools in Phenix, VA

Summary:

The city of Phenix, Virginia is home to a single standout elementary school, Phenix Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the Charlotte County Public Schools district. Despite serving a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, Phenix Elementary consistently outperforms state averages in academic assessments, showcasing its effectiveness in supporting student learning and growth.

Phenix Elementary's students excel academically, with 88.24% of 3rd-graders proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 70.11%. The school has also shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 646 out of 1,109 Virginia elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 424 out of 1,114 in 2023-2024. Additionally, Phenix Elementary benefits from a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.2, which likely contributes to its ability to provide personalized attention and support to its diverse student population.

While Phenix Elementary faces the challenge of serving a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 86.73% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school's strong academic performance and progress suggest it is effectively addressing the needs of its community. The school's diverse student body, with 30.53% African American and 8.85% two or more races, further highlights its role in providing quality education to a wide range of learners in the Phenix area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Mathematics (2024)			SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)			SOL VA Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Phenix Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Red House Road	Phenix	23959	Charlotte County	Charlotte County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 542-5570	226	17	13.2	86.7%	137 (60.6%)	69 (30.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (8.8%)	65.1	424^th of 1114 public elementary schools	61.9%		50.3	607^th of 1114 public elementary schools	45.5%	183	88.2	77.4	70.0	80.0	61.8	83.9	72.5	77.4	$7,889	$1,110	$6,779

Cities Near Phenix

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Brookneal	8.49 mi	1	152^nd
Charlotte C H	9.17 mi	1	117^th
Charlotte Court House	9.25 mi	1	39^th
Naruna	11.3 mi	1	315^th
Keysville	14.45 mi	2	36^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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