Franklin County School District
School District · Russellville, Alabama
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
9
3 elem, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,421
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
9
3 elem, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,421
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Evaluating Franklin County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Franklin County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Red Bay Elementary
Red Bay · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Tharptown Elementary School
Russellville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Phil Campbell Elementary School
Phil Campbell · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#70 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,421
+$613 vs Alabama median
District size
3,640 students
Larger than Alabama median
The short answer
Franklin County ranks #70 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Franklin County's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Red Bay Elementary (9.0/10), Tharptown Elementary School (7.9/10), and Phil Campbell Elementary School (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.0/10 despite 49% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Franklin County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Franklin County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Bay Elementary | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Tharptown Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Phil Campbell Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Red Bay High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Belgreen High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Tharptown High School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 7 | East Franklin Junior High School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Vina High School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Phil Campbell High School | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 6.5/10, Franklin County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Red Bay Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Franklin County students show an average math proficiency of 44.0% and ELA proficiency of 52.7%.
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 6.5/10. 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 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Franklin County?
Across schools in Franklin County with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.7%. 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 6.5/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.7%
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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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