Russell County School District
School District · Phenix City, Alabama
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,199
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,199
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Evaluating Russell County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Russell 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.
Ladonia Elementary School
Phenix City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dixie Elementary School
Opelika · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mount Olive Intermediate School
Fort Mitchell · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#39 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above 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 #39 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Russell County's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ladonia Elementary School (8.6/10), Dixie Elementary School (8.6/10), and Mount Olive Intermediate School (7.5/10). 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 | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Dixie Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Mount Olive Intermediate School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Oliver Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Russell County Middle School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Russell County High School | 4.0 / 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. The district invests $12,199 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Russell County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dixie Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Russell County students show an average math proficiency of 46.7% and ELA proficiency of 55.5%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Phenix City
- Total Enrollment
- 3,815
- Teachers (FTE)
- 205
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data 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 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Russell County?
Russell County spends $12,199 per student per year.
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?
Dixie Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Russell County with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Russell County?
Across schools in Russell County with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.5%. 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 7.1/10 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
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.5%
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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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