Schools in Russell County, Alabama (2025)
7 schools · 3,850 students · 7 public · median Enrollment 461.
Russell County, in Alabama, has 7 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 3,850 students. By level there are 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high; by sector 7 public.
The median Enrollment across Russell County's schools is 461, below the Alabama median of 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
7 of the 7 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Mt Olive Primary School (58.5, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Dixie Elementary School (50.7, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Ladonia Elementary School (50.7, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Russell County High School (1,078 students), Russell County Middle School (810 students), Oliver Elementary School (481 students).
Schools are spread across 5 citys, with the most in Seale (3), Ft Mitchell (1), Opelika (1), Phenix City (1).
Ranked schools in Russell County
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Alabama.
- 159Mt Olive Primary SchoolFt Mitchell · Public Elementary32.3% Free/reduced-price lunch · 424 students
- 251Dixie Elementary SchoolOpelika · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 251 students
- 351Ladonia Elementary SchoolPhenix City · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 461 students
- 451Oliver Elementary SchoolSeale · Public Elementary49% Math proficiency · 481 students
- 547Mount Olive Intermediate SchoolFort Mitchell · Public Elementary44% Math proficiency · 345 students
- 642Russell County Middle SchoolSeale · Public Middle44% Math proficiency · 810 students
- 741Russell County High SchoolSeale · Public High37% Math proficiency · 1,078 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mt Olive Primary School Ft Mitchell · Elementary · Grades PK–2 | Public | 58.5 Top 50% | 32.3% Free/reduced-price lunch | 424 |
| 2 | Dixie Elementary School Opelika · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 50.7 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 251 |
| 3 | Ladonia Elementary School Phenix City · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 50.7 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 461 |
| 4 | Oliver Elementary School Seale · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 50.7 Top 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 481 |
| 5 | Mount Olive Intermediate School Fort Mitchell · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 46.9 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 345 |
| 6 | Russell County Middle School Seale · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 42.4 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 810 |
| 7 | Russell County High School Seale · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 41.4 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 1,078 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Russell County side by side →
Citys in Russell County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Russell County?
Mt Olive Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Russell County with a Success Index (US) of 58.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Russell County?
Russell County has 7 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) educating 3,850 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Russell County?
The median Enrollment across schools in Russell County is 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.