Russell County School District

506 14th St
Phenix City, AL 36867
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,710 students in Russell County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Russell County School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
3,710 Students
747,831 Students
# Teachers
184 Teachers
38,289 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

District Rank

Russell County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 143 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 74% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (AL)
#70 out of 143 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Russell County  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
18%
24%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Russell County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45%
46%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Russell County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
83%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Russell County  School District and public school graduation rate of AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.62
# American Indian Students
15 Students
6,566 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
23 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
299 Students
74,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
10%
# Black Students
1,401 Students
239,145 Students
% Black Students
38%
32%
# White Students
1,698 Students
393,117 Students
% White Students
46%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
31 Students
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
243 Students
21,531 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
106
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
326
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
319
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
292
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
297
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
281
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
257
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
312
56,277
# Students in 7th Grade:
260
58,221
# Students in 8th Grade:
276
58,978
# Students in 9th Grade:
276
62,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
247
55,338
# Students in 11th Grade:
252
52,326
# Students in 12th Grade:
209
50,345
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,722 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,061 is less than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$9,671 MM
This chart display total revenue of Russell County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$45 MM
$9,086 MM
This chart display total spending of Russell County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,722
$12,931
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Russell County  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,061
$12,150
This chart display average spending per public school student in Russell County  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Russell County School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dixie Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4914 Us Highway 80 W
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 468-5323
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Olive Intermediate School
Math: 23% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
456 State Highway 165
Fort Mitchell, AL 36856
(334) 468-5002
Grades: 3-5
| 310 students
Rank: #33.
Ladonia Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9 Woodland Dr
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 468-5805
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #44.
Russell County Middle School
Math: 14% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4716 Old Seale Highway
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 468-5604
Grades: 6-8
| 849 students
Rank: #55.
Oliver Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
77 Longview Street
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 468-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #66.
Russell County High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4699 Old Seale Highway
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 468-5701
Grades: 9-12
| 983 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
91 Poorhouse Rd
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 408-4986
Grades: 5-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
454 State Highway 165
Fort Mitchell, AL 36856
(334) 468-5100
Grades: PK-2
| 371 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Russell County School District?
Russell County School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,710 students.
What is the rank of Russell County School District?
Russell County School District is ranked #71 out of 143 school districts in Alabama (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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?
46% of Russell County School District students are White, 38% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Russell County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,061 is less than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,710 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 83% (Btm 50% in AL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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