Total enrollment
10,127
+590 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
Russell County
Alabama · Public K-12
Russell County operates 18 public K-12 schools inside Alabama, with combined enrollment of approximately 10,127 (about 563 students per school). By grade band, the county runs 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools.
7-year change in Russell County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
16
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
28%
was 32%
% Hispanic
10%
was 7%
% Black
54%
was 55%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
18
2 districts
Enrollment
10,127
NCES CCD
Median income
$51,197
Below Alabama avg
Free/reduced lunch
56.5%
Below Alabama avg
Elementary
10
4,578 students
Middle
3
2,379 students
High
4
3,170 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Phenix City
6,277 students · 2 districts in Russell County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Russell County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
18.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.2%
civilian labor
Median age
38
24.3% under 18
Test scores in Russell County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 14 schools ranked. Alabama state average: 53.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Sherwood Elementary School· 67.4%
- Mount Olive Intermediate School· 64.1%
- Dixie Elementary School· 62.8%
- Ladonia Elementary School· 59.7%
- Ridgecrest Elementary School· 57.4%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Russell County High School· 13.3%
- Central High School· 27.3%
- Phenix City Elementary School· 44.8%
- Russell County Middle School· 47.8%
- South Girard School· 50.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Phenix City | High | 09-12 | 1,579 | · |
| Russell County High School | Seale | High | 09-12 | 1,078 | · |
| Phenix City Intermediate School | Phenix City | Middle | 06-07 | 1,068 | · |
| Russell County Middle School | Seale | Middle | 06-08 | 810 | · |
| Ridgecrest Elementary School | Phenix City | Elementary | KG-05 | 722 | · |
| Phenix City Elementary School | Phenix City | Elementary | KG-05 | 683 | · |
| Westview Elementary School | Phenix City | Elementary | PK-05 | 563 | · |
| Central Freshman Academy | Phenix City | High | 09-09 | 513 | · |
| South Girard School | Phenix City | Middle | 08-08 | 501 | · |
| Sherwood Elementary School | Phenix City | Elementary | KG-05 | 493 | · |
| Oliver Elementary School | Seale | Elementary | PK-05 | 481 | · |
| Ladonia Elementary School | Phenix City | Elementary | PK-05 | 461 | · |
| Mt Olive Primary School | Ft Mitchell | Elementary | PK-02 | 424 | · |
| Mount Olive Intermediate School | Fort Mitchell | Elementary | 03-05 | 345 | · |
| Dixie Elementary School | Opelika | Elementary | PK-05 | 251 | · |
| Meadowlane Elementary School | Phenix City | Elementary | KG-05 | 155 | · |
| Alternative Learning Center | Seale | High | 05-12 | · | · |
| Success Academy | Phenix City | Combined | PK-12 | · | · |
Cities in Russell County
About Russell County
Russell County is a thinly populated county of about 58,811 residents in Alabama. Its public-school system serves approximately 10,127 students across 18 schools.
Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $51,197 a year, roughly 18% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 17% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 8% lower than the Alabama median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Russell County is built around 10 elementary schools (4,578 students), 3 middle schools (2,379), 4 high schools (3,170), and 1 combined or other schools.
Phenix City dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 6,277 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Russell County has climbed 6% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 9,537 students to 10,127. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 32% to 28%.
On allk12, the community for Russell County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
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Russell County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data