Top Rankings
Russell County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,815 students in Russell County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Russell County School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
3,815 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
206 Teachers
42,637 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Russell County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#72 out of 145 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.63
# American Indian Students
15 Students
5,986 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
10,976 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
343 Students
83,354 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
11%
# Black Students
1,515 Students
234,256 Students
% Black Students
40%
32%
# White Students
1,622 Students
379,490 Students
% White Students
42%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
25 Students
824 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
274 Students
28,630 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
129
21,953
# Students in K Grade:
312
55,899
# Students in 1st Grade:
319
58,528
# Students in 2nd Grade:
317
57,991
# Students in 3rd Grade:
301
55,161
# Students in 4th Grade:
285
54,236
# Students in 5th Grade:
279
54,179
# Students in 6th Grade:
268
54,861
# Students in 7th Grade:
278
55,768
# Students in 8th Grade:
285
56,376
# Students in 9th Grade:
260
59,139
# Students in 10th Grade:
276
56,986
# Students in 11th Grade:
269
53,181
# Students in 12th Grade:
237
49,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,399 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,729 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,399
$13,006
Spending / Student
$11,729
$12,220
Best Russell County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dixie Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4914 Us Highway 80 W
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 468-5323
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 468-5323
Grades: PK-5
| 239 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Olive Intermediate School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
456 State Highway 165
Fort Mitchell, AL 36856
(334) 468-5002
Fort Mitchell, AL 36856
(334) 468-5002
Grades: 3-5
| 337 students
Rank: #33.
Ladonia Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9 Woodland Dr
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 468-5805
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 468-5805
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #44.
Russell County Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
80 Warrior Way
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 468-5604
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 468-5604
Grades: 6-8
| 831 students
Rank: #55.
Oliver Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
77 Longview Street
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 468-5400
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 468-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #66.
Russell County High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
57 Warrior Way
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 468-5701
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 468-5701
Grades: 9-12
| 1,042 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
91 Poorhouse Rd
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 408-4986
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 408-4986
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
454 State Highway 165
Fort Mitchell, AL 36856
(334) 468-5100
Fort Mitchell, AL 36856
(334) 468-5100
Grades: PK-2
| 454 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Russell County School District?
Russell County School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,815 students.
What is the rank of Russell County School District?
Russell County School District is ranked #76 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Russell County School District?
42% of Russell County School District students are White, 40% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Russell County School District?
Russell County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Russell County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,729 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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