For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 8,801 students in Russell County, AL (there are 4 private schools, serving 223 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Russell County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Russell County, AL are Lakewood Elementary School, Sherwood Elementary School and Mount Olive Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Russell County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Russell County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Russell County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
24 Explorer Drive
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 732-1173
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 732-1173
Grades: 3-5
| 475 students
Rank: #22.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
706 Idle Hour Dr
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-7097
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-7097
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 310 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 473 students
Rank: #55.
South Girard School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
521 Fontaine Rd
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-2527
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-2527
Grades: 8
| 550 students
Rank: #66.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1806 8th Pl So
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-3004
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-3004
Grades: PK-5
| 750 students
Rank: #77.
Russell County Middle 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
| 849 students
Rank: #88.
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
| 479 students
Rank: #99.
Phenix City Intermediate School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2401 S Railroad St
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-8744
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-8744
Grades: 6-7
| 1,051 students
Rank: #1010.
Phenix City Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2307 South Railroad Street
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 732-1160
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 732-1160
Grades: PK-5
| 723 students
Rank: #1111.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1012 Ingersoll Dr
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-4507
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-4507
Grades: PK-5
| 599 students
Rank: #1212.
Russell County High 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
| 983 students
Rank: #1313.
Meadowlane Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
709 Meadowlane Dr
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-2568
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-2568
Grades: PK-5
| 172 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
18 Explorer Road
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 664-9955
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 664-9955
Grades: K-2
| 505 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
| 371 students
Rank: n/an/a
Success Academy
Alternative School
1700 17th Avenue
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-9876
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-9876
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Russell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Multi-handicapped Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
P O Box 400
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 855-0500
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 855-0500
Grades: PK-12
| 16 students
1014 Ingersoll Drive
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-1418
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-1418
Grades: PK
| n/a students
P O Box 400
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 855-3528
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 855-3528
Grades: K-5
| 74 students
Russell Area Vocational School (Closed 2005)
Vocational School
P O Box 400
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 855-4378
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 855-4378
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
733 Railroad St
Hurtsboro, AL 36860
(334) 667-7471
Hurtsboro, AL 36860
(334) 667-7471
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Russell County, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Russell County, AL include Lakewood Elementary School, Sherwood Elementary School and Mount Olive Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Russell County, AL?
17 public schools are located in Russell County, AL.
What percentage of students in Russell County, AL go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Russell County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Russell County, AL?
Russell County, AL public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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