Russell County School District
School District · Phenix City, Alabama
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,815
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,815
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#99 of 143
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,199
$609 vs Alabama median
District size
3,815 students
Larger than Alabama median
The short answer
Russell County ranks #99 of 143 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Russell County's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ladonia Elementary School (7.7/10), Mount Olive Intermediate School (6.4/10), and Dixie Elementary School (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Russell County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ladonia Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Mount Olive Intermediate School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Dixie Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Russell County High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Oliver Elementary School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Russell County Middle School | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Russell County
Russell County is a Phenix City, Alabama school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 3,815 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.6:1. District-level spending was $12,199 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Russell County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ladonia Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Russell County students show an average math proficiency of 40.0% and ELA proficiency of 52.8%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Russell County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Russell County with test data.
Schools in Russell County
7 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Phenix City
- Total Enrollment
- 3,815
- Teachers (FTE)
- 205
- District spending per student
- $12,199NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 22.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Russell County?
Russell County has 7 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Russell County?
The average composite rating for Russell County is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Russell County?
Russell County's district-level spending was $12,199 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Russell County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Russell County is 18.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Russell County?
Ladonia Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Russell County with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Russell County?
Across schools in Russell County with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Russell County compare to other districts in Alabama?
Russell County has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 7 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
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.8%
How we rate schools
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Compare Russell 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)
- Tuscaloosa City (21)
- Calhoun County (20)
- Decatur City (20)
- St Clair County (20)
- Dothan City (18)
- Hoover 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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