Serving 831 students in grades 6-8, Russell County Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 831 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AL
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Russell County Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Russell County Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Russell County Middle School?
831 students attend Russell County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Russell County Middle School students are White, 40% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Russell County Middle School?
Russell County Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Russell County Middle School offer ?
Russell County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Russell County Middle School part of?
Russell County Middle School is as good as any middle school in the area. The parent involvement is low due to its rural area. The staff average to above average and the low parent involvement does detract from student success. Safety at the school is good and there is less violence there than at some other local schools. The athletic program suffers due to a lack of funding, but there are good athletes there. The school system has consistently been used as the valley whipping boy, but is as good as any in area.
- Posted by Parent - capnj
29/29/2009
Parent involvement is extremely low if not at all. Its a 3 wing school for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades, but 6th grade is in the elementary schools so that wing is unused. What a waste of money. Leadership from the highest level all the way down is lacking. Concern for parents as well as students is low. Safety in the bathrooms and locker rooms is horrible. Lots of gang activity.
- Posted by Parent - dosbo
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 831 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
