For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 6,165 students in Franklin County, AL.
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, AL are Russellville Elementary School, Phil Campbell Elementary School and Red Bay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Franklin County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Russellville Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
133 Chucky Mullins Memorial Dr
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 331-2123
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 331-2123
Grades: 3-5
| 605 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Phil Campbell Elementary School
(Math: 33% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 424 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Red Bay Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 8th Street
Red Bay, AL 35582
(256) 331-2270
Red Bay, AL 35582
(256) 331-2270
Grades: PK-6
| 436 students
Rank: #44.
East Franklin Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1815 Highway 89
Phil Campbell, AL 35581
(256) 331-2140
Phil Campbell, AL 35581
(256) 331-2140
Grades: PK-9
| 231 students
Rank: #55.
Belgreen High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14220 Highway 187
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 332-1376
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 332-1376
Grades: PK-12
| 544 students
Rank: #66.
Russellville Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
765 Summit St
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 331-2120
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 331-2120
Grades: 6-8
| 551 students
Rank: #77.
Red Bay High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 8th St
Red Bay, AL 35582
(256) 331-2270
Red Bay, AL 35582
(256) 331-2270
Grades: 7-12
| 338 students
Rank: #88.
Russellville High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1865 Waterloo Rd
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 331-2110
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 331-2110
Grades: 9-12
| 710 students
Rank: #99.
Phil Campbell High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
65 School St
Phil Campbell, AL 35581
(256) 331-2150
Phil Campbell, AL 35581
(256) 331-2150
Grades: 7-12
| 456 students
Rank: #1010.
Tharptown Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
145 Highway 80
Russellville, AL 35654
(256) 332-3404
Russellville, AL 35654
(256) 332-3404
Grades: PK-6
| 512 students
Rank: #1111.
Vina High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8250 County Road 23
Vina, AL 35593
(256) 331-2260
Vina, AL 35593
(256) 331-2260
Grades: PK-12
| 274 students
Rank: #1212.
Tharptown High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
255 Highway 80
Russellville, AL 35654
(256) 332-6485
Russellville, AL 35654
(256) 332-6485
Grades: 7-12
| 403 students
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
85 Jail Springs Road
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 332-2127
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 332-2127
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Russellville City Career Tech Center
Vocational School
1865 Waterloo Road
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 331-2110
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 331-2110
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1340 Clay Ave
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 331-2122
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 331-2122
Grades: PK-2
| 681 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Franklin County, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, AL include Russellville Elementary School, Phil Campbell Elementary School and Red Bay Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Franklin County, AL?
15 public schools are located in Franklin County, AL.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County, AL?
Franklin County, AL public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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