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Russell County High School vs. Central High School

Should you attend Russell County High School or Central High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Russell County High School
57 Warrior Way
Seale, AL 36875
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Central High School
2400 Dobbs Dr
Phenix City, AL 36870
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Russell County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,042 students in grades 9-12, Russell County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Serving 1,568 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,042 students
1,568 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Russell County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Russell County High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
75 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Russell County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Russell County High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Russell County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Phenix City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#918 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#975 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Russell County High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
15%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
17%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Russell County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Russell County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Phenix City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
18%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Russell County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Russell County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Phenix City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Russell County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Russell County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Phenix City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
92%
(Top 30% in AL)
93%
(Top 20% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Russell County High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Russell County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Central High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Phenix City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Russell County High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Central High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
260
61
Grade 10 Students
276
552
Grade 11 Students
269
537
Grade 12 Students
237
418

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Russell County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Russell County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Phenix City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Russell County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Russell County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Phenix City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
46%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Russell County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Russell County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Phenix City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
38%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Russell County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Russell County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Phenix City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Russell County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Russell County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Phenix City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.64
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Russell County High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Russell County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Phenix City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
67%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Russell County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Russell County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Phenix City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Russell County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Russell County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Phenix City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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