Russell County Public Schools
Russell County, Alabama
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
18
public schools
Total Enrollment
9,885
students
School Districts
2
districts
How to use the Russell County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Alabama; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Russell County has 2 district entries. Phenix City is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 12 schools.
School records are spread across 5 listed communities. Phenix City has the most listed schools, with 11 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 10 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
3 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
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
Phenix City
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 | Listed only | Russell County | Seale, 36875Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 830 |
| Ridgecrest Elementary School | Listed only | Phenix City | Phenix City, 36869Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 796 |
| Phenix City Elementary School | Listed only | Phenix City | Phenix City, 36867Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 715 |
| Central Freshman Academy | Listed only | Phenix City | Phenix City, 36870Suburb: Large | 9 | Other | 532 |
| Sherwood Elementary School | Listed only | Phenix City | Phenix City, 36867Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 521 |
| South Girard School | Listed only | Phenix City | Phenix City, 36869Rural: Fringe | 8 | Middle | 513 |
| Oliver Elementary School | Listed only | Russell County | Seale, 36875Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 463 |
| Ladonia Elementary School | Listed only | Russell County | Phenix City, 36869Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 450 |
| Westview Elementary School | Listed only | Phenix City | Phenix City, 36867Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 421 |
| Mt Olive Primary School | Listed only | Russell County | Ft Mitchell, 36856Suburb: Large | PK–2 | Primary | 392 |
| Mount Olive Intermediate School | Listed only | Russell County | Fort Mitchell, 36856Suburb: Large | 3–5 | Primary | 307 |
| Dixie Elementary School | Listed only | Russell County | Opelika, 36804Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 239 |
| Meadowlane Elementary School | Listed only | Phenix City | Phenix City, 36869Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 153 |
| Alternative Learning Center | Listed only | Russell County | Seale, 36875Rural: Distant | 5–12 | Alternative | 0 |
| Success Academy | Listed only | 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
Russell County Middle 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
Central Freshman Academy
Phenix City
Phenix City, 36870 / Suburb: Large
Sherwood Elementary School
Phenix City
Phenix City, 36867 / Suburb: Large
South Girard School
Phenix City
Phenix City, 36869 / Rural: Fringe
Oliver Elementary School
Russell County
Seale, 36875 / Rural: Distant
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
Dixie Elementary School
Russell County
Opelika, 36804 / Rural: Distant
Meadowlane Elementary School
Phenix City
Phenix City, 36869 / Rural: Fringe
Alternative Learning Center
Russell County
Seale, 36875 / Rural: Distant
Success Academy
Phenix City
Phenix City, 36867 / Suburb: Large
Russell County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Russell County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Alabama. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Russell County public school directory?
The directory lists 18 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Russell County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Russell County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Russell County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 3 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Russell County?
Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
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.