For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Russell County (2025-26)
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
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
91 Poorhouse Rd
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 408-4986
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 408-4986
Gr: 5-12
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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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?
3 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).
Which public high schools in Russell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Russell County include: Alternative Learning Center vs. Russell County High School
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