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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 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,695 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 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
3,695 Students
750,129 Students
# Teachers
203 Teachers
42,056 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
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
0.62
# American Indian Students
16 Students
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
312 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
11%
# Black Students
1,427 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
39%
32%
# White Students
1,635 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
44%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
24 Students
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
262 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
109
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
300
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
318
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
281
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
289
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
287
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
267
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
271
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
294
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
265
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
303
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
277
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
229
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
205
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,770 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,110 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,770
$12,892
Spending / Student
$12,110
$12,112
Best Russell County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dixie Elementary School
Magnet 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
Magnet 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
| 307 students
Rank: #33.
Ladonia Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 450 students
Rank: #44.
Russell County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4716 Old Seale Highway
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 468-5604
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 468-5604
Grades: 6-8
| 830 students
Rank: #55.
Oliver Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 463 students
Rank: #66.
Russell County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4699 Old Seale Highway
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 468-5701
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 468-5701
Grades: 9-12
| 1,014 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Mt Olive Primary School
Magnet School
454 State Highway 165
Fort Mitchell, AL 36856
(334) 468-5100
Fort Mitchell, AL 36856
(334) 468-5100
Grades: PK-2
| 392 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Russell County School District?
Russell County School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,695 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?
44% of Russell County School District students are White, 39% of students are Black, 8% 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 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Russell County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,110 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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