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Russellville High School

High School · Russellville City · Russellville, AL

A Russellville City high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1865 Waterloo Rd, Russellville, AL 35653

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-22.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation40.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$12,714
Chronic Absenteeism14.9%

Students at Russellville High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
17%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
21%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

63.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Russellville High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,116/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Russellville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$52,454

Median home value

$117,800

Median rent

$733/mo

College educated

15.3%

Homeownership

73.1%

Poverty rate

15.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35653; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
40.3% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·41 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Russellville City

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$12,714NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Russellville High School is listed in Russellville City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Russellville High School

Russellville High School is a public high school in Russellville, AL, part of Russellville City, serving approximately 777 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #773 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Russellville High School

What grades does Russellville High School serve?

Russellville High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Russellville High School?

Russellville High School has an enrollment of approximately 777 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Russellville High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Russellville High School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Russellville High School rank in AL?

Russellville High School ranks #773 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Russellville High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Russellville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Russellville High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Russellville High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Russellville High School a charter school?

No, Russellville High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Russellville High School a Title I school?

No, Russellville High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Russellville High School?

63.3% of students at Russellville High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
777
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.9%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 35653)
11,005
Area average commute
28.3 min
Area median age
35.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35653; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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