Russell County Schools & Education
Russell County, Alabama
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
39/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
91.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,157
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,270
School Score
39/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 40/100
State Score Position
#38
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Russell County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 39/100, Russell County maintains a strong graduation rate of 91.4%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $6,157 per pupil, Russell County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 2% below the Alabama average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Russell County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
18 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
39/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #38 of 67 Alabama counties with school score data.
Completion
91.4%
0.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,157
$113 below the state average
School coverage
18
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Russell County has 18 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Russell County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Phenix City carries most of the listed public-school system, with 12 of 18 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#38
of 67 Alabama counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Phenix City
Elementary to high school visible
6,190 students
10 listed schools in this county slice.
Russell County
Elementary to high school visible
3,695 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Phenix City is the largest listed district slice, with 12 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Russell County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Russell County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Russell County, Alabama
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Diverse School Infrastructure in Russell County
Russell County operates 18 public schools across two primary districts, serving 9,885 total students. The landscape includes 10 elementary, three middle, and three high schools to support the growing region.
Phenix City Leads Local School Districts
Phenix City is the largest district, managing 12 schools and 7,218 students. The Russell County district oversees the remaining eight schools, and there are currently no charter schools in operation within the county.
Suburban Learning with a Rural Edge
Schools here offer a mix of 11 suburban and seven rural campuses with an average enrollment of 618 students. Central High School is the largest campus with 1,495 students, while Ridgecrest Elementary provides a smaller environment with 796 pupils.
School Overview
Total Schools
18
in Russell County
Reported Enrollment
9,885
18 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Russell County
18 Public Schools in Russell County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 18 of 18 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Profile | Phenix City | Phenix City, 36870Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,495 |
| Phenix City Intermediate School | Profile | Phenix City | Phenix City, 36867Suburb: Large | 6–7 | Middle | 1,044 |
| Russell County High School | Profile | Russell County | Seale, 36875Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,014 |
| Russell County Middle School | Record | Russell County | Seale, 36875Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 830 |
| Ridgecrest Elementary School | Record | Phenix City | Phenix City, 36869Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 796 |
| Phenix City Elementary School | Record | Phenix City | Phenix City, 36867Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 715 |
| Central Freshman Academy | Record | Phenix City | Phenix City, 36870Suburb: Large | 9 | Other | 532 |
| Sherwood Elementary School | Record | Phenix City | Phenix City, 36867Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 521 |
| South Girard School | Record | Phenix City | Phenix City, 36869Rural: Fringe | 8 | Middle | 513 |
| Oliver Elementary School | Record | Russell County | Seale, 36875Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 463 |
| Ladonia Elementary School | Record | Russell County | Phenix City, 36869Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 450 |
| Westview Elementary School | Record | Phenix City | Phenix City, 36867Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 421 |
| Mt Olive Primary School | Record | Russell County | Ft Mitchell, 36856Suburb: Large | PK–2 | Primary | 392 |
| Mount Olive Intermediate School | Record | Russell County | Fort Mitchell, 36856Suburb: Large | 3–5 | Primary | 307 |
| Dixie Elementary School | Record | Russell County | Opelika, 36804Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 239 |
| Meadowlane Elementary School | Record | Phenix City | Phenix City, 36869Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 153 |
| Alternative Learning Center | Record | Russell County | Seale, 36875Rural: Distant | 5–12 | Alternative | 0 |
| Success Academy | Record | Phenix City | Phenix City, 36867Suburb: Large | PK–12 | Alternative | 0 |
Central High School
Phenix City
Phenix City, 36870 / Suburb: Large
Phenix City Intermediate School
Phenix City
Phenix City, 36867 / Suburb: Large
Russell County High School
Russell County
Seale, 36875 / Rural: Distant
Ridgecrest Elementary School
Phenix City
Phenix City, 36869 / Suburb: Large
Phenix City Elementary School
Phenix City
Phenix City, 36867 / Suburb: Large
Sherwood Elementary School
Phenix City
Phenix City, 36867 / Suburb: Large
Ladonia Elementary School
Russell County
Phenix City, 36869 / Suburb: Large
Westview Elementary School
Phenix City
Phenix City, 36867 / Suburb: Large
Mt Olive Primary School
Russell County
Ft Mitchell, 36856 / Suburb: Large
Mount Olive Intermediate School
Russell County
Fort Mitchell, 36856 / Suburb: Large
Meadowlane Elementary School
Phenix City
Phenix City, 36869 / Rural: Fringe
Alternative Learning Center
Russell County
Seale, 36875 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,157
State avg $6,270
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Schools in Russell County, Alabama — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Russell County, Alabama?
Russell County operates 18 public schools across two primary districts, serving 9,885 total students. The landscape includes 10 elementary, three middle, and three high schools to support the growing region.
What are the major school districts in Russell County, Alabama?
Phenix City is the largest district, managing 12 schools and 7,218 students. The Russell County district oversees the remaining eight schools, and there are currently no charter schools in operation within the county.
What is the school experience like in Russell County?
Schools here offer a mix of 11 suburban and seven rural campuses with an average enrollment of 618 students. Central High School is the largest campus with 1,495 students, while Ridgecrest Elementary provides a smaller environment with 796 pupils.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.