Best Schools in Russell County, AL
Russell County, AL has 23 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 13 elementary) serving 12,571 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Russell County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Russell County, AL
The top high schools in Russell County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Phenix City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1495 Students
2. Smiths Station High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1286 Students
3. Barbour County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barbour County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 317 Students
4. Russell County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Russell County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1014 Students
Best Middle Schools in Russell County, AL
The top middle schools in Russell County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Phenix City Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Phenix City • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 1044 Students
2. South Girard School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Phenix City • Public • Grades 8 • 513 Students
3. Russell County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Russell County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 830 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Russell County, AL
The top elementary schools in Russell County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakewood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Phenix City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 485 Students
2. Mount Olive Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Russell County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 307 Students
3. Dixie Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Russell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 239 Students
4. Sherwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Phenix City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 521 Students
5. Ladonia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Russell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 450 Students
6. Oliver Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Russell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 463 Students
7. Westview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Phenix City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 421 Students
8. Ridgecrest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Phenix City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 796 Students
9. Meadowlane Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Phenix City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 153 Students
10. Phenix City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Phenix City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 715 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Russell County, AL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Russell County, AL has a total population of 59,183 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Russell County, AL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Russell County, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Russell County, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Russell County, AL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Russell County, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Russell County, AL
How many schools are in Russell County, AL?
Russell County, AL has 23 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 12,571 students in total.
How do schools in Russell County perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Russell County score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Russell County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Russell County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 12%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Russell County
3 places in Russell County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Phenix City (10)
- Seale (3)
- Fort Mitchell (1)
School districts (2)
- Phenix City (11 schools)
- Russell County (7 schools)