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Russell County

At a glance

93^rdof 135 Alabama districts▲ 1

Better than 31% of Alabama districts

Elementary 5 Middle 1 High 2Grades PK, KG-12

506 14th St
Phenix City, AL 36867·(334) 855-2977·All Alabama district rankings →

Statewide performance 2017–2025

2025: better than 31.1% of districts

Schools

3,850

Students

Top rankedMount Olive Intermediate School370^th of 680 Alabama elementary schools

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Biggest riser

Mount Olive Intermediate School up 16 spots statewide this year

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Smallest classes

Oliver Elementary School 16 students per teacher

SchoolDigger ratings

2★

2 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)

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Summary:

The Russell County school district in Alabama consists of 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a diverse student population with varying academic performance across the schools.

Among the standout schools, Ladonia Elementary School and Mount Olive Intermediate School demonstrate strong academic achievement, with proficiency rates in math and English exceeding the district and state averages. Dixie Elementary School also stands out for its high 4th and 5th grade performance in science and English. However, the data reveals significant gaps in academic performance between the highest and lowest-performing schools in the district.

Across the district, the schools face challenges such as high chronic absenteeism rates, a large percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and disparities in per-student spending. While these factors may contribute to the performance gaps, the strong results of some schools demonstrate the potential for improvement with the right strategies and resources. The Russell County school district has an opportunity to address these challenges and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2025)							Summative Assessment Science (2025)			Summative Assessment English (2025)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dixie Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4914 US Highway 80 W	Opelika	36804	Russell County	Russell County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 468-5323	251	16	16.1	61.8%	169 (67.3%)	48 (19.1%)	13 (5.2%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.2%)	46.7	374^th of 680 public elementary schools	45.0%		56.2	302^nd of 684 public elementary schools	55.8%	72	18.2	20.7	50.0					48.3			56.8	57.1	76.7					$11,684	$2,569	$9,113
Ladonia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9 Woodland Dr	Phenix City	36869	Russell County	Russell County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 468-5805	461	24	19.2	62.7%	260 (56.4%)	97 (21.0%)	54 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.7%)	45 (9.8%)	43.7	398^th of 680 public elementary schools	41.5%		46.7	377^th of 684 public elementary schools	44.9%	21	56.3	31.6	19.4					34.7			76.2	56.0	48.5					$11,465	$2,625	$8,838
Mount Olive Intermediate School	Public	3-5	456 State Highway 165	Fort Mitchell	36856	Russell County	Russell County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 468-5002	345	17	20.2	37.7%	93 (27.0%)	165 (47.8%)	48 (13.9%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	31 (9.0%)	47.3	370^th of 680 public elementary schools	45.6%		45.6	386^th of 684 public elementary schools	43.6%	16	45.0	33.0	25.0					40.7			68.8	62.0	61.1					$9,863	$2,201	$7,659
Oliver Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	77 Longview Street	Seale	36875	Russell County	Russell County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 468-5400	481	30	16.0	55.1%	210 (43.7%)	176 (36.6%)	38 (7.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	53 (11.0%)	29.6	476^th of 680 public elementary schools	30.0%		39.7	435^th of 684 public elementary schools	36.4%	41	33.0	23.8	19.0					34.9			55.0	49.2	56.4					$9,534	$1,833	$7,699
Alternative Learning Center	Public	5-12	91 Poorhouse Rd	Seale	36875	Russell County	Russell County	No	No	No	No	(334) 408-4986																			(n/a)
Russell County Middle School	Public	6-8	80 Warrior Way	Seale	36875	Russell County	Russell County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 468-5604	810	43	18.8	50.2%	340 (42.0%)	322 (39.8%)	81 (10.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.5%)	60 (7.4%)	37.2	287^th of 439 public middle schools	34.6%		35.9	291^st of 442 public middle schools	34.2%	4				25.3	20.2	13.2			25.3					49.0	55.4	39.1		$8,154	$1,369	$6,783
Russell County High School	Public	9-12	57 Warrior Way	Seale	36875	Russell County	Russell County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 468-5701	1,078	58	18.5	45.0%	422 (39.1%)	467 (43.3%)	89 (8.3%)	9 (0.8%)	3 (0.3%)	8 (0.7%)	80 (7.4%)	30.1	249^th of 374 public high schools	33.4%		31.3	259^th of 378 public high schools	31.5%	10							13.7			21.3							13.3	$10,679	$1,378	$9,293
Mt Olive Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	454 State Highway 165	Fort Mitchell	36856	Russell County	Russell County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 468-5100	424	24	17.6	32.3%	128 (30.2%)	215 (50.7%)	57 (13.4%)	8 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	11 (2.6%)								(n/a)																		$8,494	$605	$7,886

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Lee County	8.78 mi	15	65^th
Phenix City	13.01 mi	13	91^st
Opelika City	13.58 mi	10	74^th
Auburn City	14.13 mi	14	13^th
Chambers County	24.16 mi	10	108^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.