Russell County Middle School

4716 Old Seale Highway
Seale, AL 36875
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 849 students in grades 6-8, Russell County Middle 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 14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 849 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Russell County Middle School's student population of 849 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
849 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Russell County Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Russell County Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
#645 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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14%
24%
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45%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
8%
10%
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Black
40%
32%
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White
43%
53%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Russell County Middle School's ranking?
Russell County Middle School is ranked #645 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Russell County Middle School often compared to?
Russell County Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Phenix City Intermediate School, South Girard School, Alternative Learning Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Russell County Middle School?
849 students attend Russell County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Russell County Middle School students are White, 40% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 Middle School?
Russell County Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Russell County Middle School offer ?
Russell County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Russell County Middle School part of?
Russell County Middle School is part of Russell County School District.

School Reviews

5   10/5/2010
Russell County Middle School is as good as any middle school in the area. The parent involvement is low due to its rural area. The staff average to above average and the low parent involvement does detract from student success. Safety at the school is good and there is less violence there than at some other local schools. The athletic program suffers due to a lack of funding, but there are good athletes there. The school system has consistently been used as the valley whipping boy, but is as good as any in area.
- Posted by Parent - capnj
2   9/29/2009
Parent involvement is extremely low if not at all. Its a 3 wing school for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades, but 6th grade is in the elementary schools so that wing is unused. What a waste of money. Leadership from the highest level all the way down is lacking. Concern for parents as well as students is low. Safety in the bathrooms and locker rooms is horrible. Lots of gang activity.
- Posted by Parent - dosbo

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 849 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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