Franklin County School District
School District · Russellville, Alabama
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
9
3 elem, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,421
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
9
3 elem, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,421
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#56 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,421
+$613 vs Alabama median
District size
3,640 students
Larger than Alabama median
About Franklin County
Franklin County is a Russellville, Alabama school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 3,640 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. The district invests $13,421 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Franklin County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Red Bay Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Franklin County students show an average math proficiency of 23.7% and ELA proficiency of 52.4%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Franklin County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Franklin County with test data.
Schools in Franklin County
9 schools Elementary Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Russellville
- Total Enrollment
- 3,640
- Teachers (FTE)
- 227
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Franklin County?
Franklin County has 9 schools in total — 3 elementary, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Franklin County?
The average composite rating for Franklin County is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Franklin County?
Franklin County spends $13,421 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Franklin County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Franklin County is 16:1.
What is the top-rated school in Franklin County?
Red Bay Elementary is the highest-rated school in Franklin County with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Franklin County?
Across schools in Franklin County with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Franklin County compare to other districts in Alabama?
Franklin County has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 23.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.4%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Franklin County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Mobile County (92)
- Jefferson County (57)
- Montgomery County (52)
- Birmingham City (49)
- Huntsville City (45)
- Baldwin County (44)
- Tuscaloosa County (36)
- Shelby County (33)
- Madison County (30)
- Cullman County (27)
- Etowah County (24)
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- Calhoun County (20)
- Decatur City (20)
- St Clair County (20)
- Hoover City (18)
- Dothan City (18)
- Jackson County (18)
- Morgan County (18)
- Talladega County (18)
- Walker County (18)
- Blount County (17)
- Elmore County (17)
- Limestone County (17)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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