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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 7 public elementary schools serving 2,772 students in Russell County School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Alabama.
Public Elementary Schools in Russell County School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,086 Schools
# Students
3,850 Students
522,452 Students
# Teachers
212 Teachers
29,608 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%
1%
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%
5%
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 Elementary 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: 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%
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