For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,042 students in Russell County, AL.
The top-ranked public high school in Russell County, AL is Russell County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Russell County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Russell County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Russell County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Russell County High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Russell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Russell County High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
57 Warrior Way
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 468-5701
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 468-5701
Gr: 9-12 | 1,042 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Success Academy
Alternative School
1700 17th Avenue
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-9876
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-9876
Gr: PK-12
Russell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
91 Poorhouse Rd
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 408-4986
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 408-4986
Gr: 5-12
Multi-handicapped Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
P O Box 400
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 855-0500
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 855-0500
Gr: PK-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
P O Box 400
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 855-3528
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 855-3528
Gr: K-5 | 74 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Russell Area Vocational School (Closed 2005)
Vocational School
P O Box 400
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 855-4378
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 855-4378
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Russell County, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Russell County, AL include Russell County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Russell County?
2 public high schools are located in Russell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Russell County?
Russell County public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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