Russell County High School is a rural Title I public high school located in Seale, Alabama, United States, offering grades 9 through 12. The school enrolls 1,004 students in total and is the only high school in the Russell County School District.
Serving 1,078 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 10% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). 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 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,078 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Russell County High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Seale, AL, covering approximately 623.1 square miles. Families within this area typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 12.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 19.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Russell County High School's student population of 1,078 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,078 students
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Destined for Excellence
School Rankings
Russell County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Russell County High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1015 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
43%
31%
White
39%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Mascot
Warrior
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Russell County High School's ranking?
Russell County High School is ranked #1015 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Russell County High School often compared to?
Russell County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Russell County High School?
The graduation rate of Russell County High School is 94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Russell County High School?
1,078 students attend Russell County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Russell County High School students are Black, 39% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 High School?
Russell County High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Russell County High School offer ?
Russell County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Russell County High School part of?
Russell County High School is part of Russell County School District.
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