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Russellville City School District

1945 Waterloo Rd
Russellville, AL 35653
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,608 students in Russellville City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Russellville City School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,516 Schools
# Students
2,608 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
157 Teachers
42,637 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Russellville City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AL)
#66 out of 145 school districts
(Top 50%)
31%
30%
43%
47%
42%
38%
(21-22)
≥95%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
59%
11%
% Black
5%
32%
% White
33%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,722 is higher than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,268 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,722
$13,006
Spending / Student
$15,268
$12,220

Best Russellville City School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Russellville Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
133 Chucky Mullins Memorial Dr
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 331-2123
Gr: 3-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Russellville Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
765 Summit St
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 331-2120
Gr: 6-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Russellville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1865 Waterloo Rd
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 331-2110
Gr: 9-12 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Russellville City Career Tech Center
Vocational School
1865 Waterloo Road
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 331-2110
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
1340 Clay Ave
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 331-2122
Gr: PK-2 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Russellville City School District?
Russellville City School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,608 students.
What is the rank of Russellville City School District?
Russellville City School District is ranked #66 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Russellville City School District?
59% of Russellville City School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Russellville City School District?
Russellville City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Russellville City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,268 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,608 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in AL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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