Top Rankings
Russell County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,850 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 22% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,532 Schools
# Students
3,850 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
212 Teachers
43,215 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#79 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.8%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
10%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
39%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
42%
50%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,670 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,699. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,498 is less than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$11,791 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$52 MM
$11,166 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,670
$15,699
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,498
$14,867
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Russell County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Olive Intermediate School
(Math: 33% | 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
Gr: 3-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Ladonia Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9 Woodland Dr
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 468-5805
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 468-5805
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Dixie Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4914 Us Highway 80 W
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 468-5323
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 468-5323
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Oliver Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
77 Longview Street
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 468-5400
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 468-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Russell County High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
57 Warrior Way
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 468-5701
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 468-5701
Gr: 9-12 | 1,078 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
91 Poorhouse Rd
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 408-4986
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 408-4986
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
454 State Highway 165
Fort Mitchell, AL 36856
(334) 468-5100
Fort Mitchell, AL 36856
(334) 468-5100
Gr: PK-2 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Russell County School District?
Russell County School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,850 students.
What is the rank of Russell County School District?
Russell County School District is ranked #79 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and 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, 39% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 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 $13,498 is less than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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