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Best Russell County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 8,776 students in Russell County, AL (there are 4 private schools, serving 223 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Russell County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Russell County, AL are Lakewood Elementary School, Sherwood Elementary School and Mount Olive Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Russell County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Russell County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Russell County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
24 Explorer Drive
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 732-1173
Gr: 3-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
706 Idle Hour Dr
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-7097
Gr: K-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Mount Olive Intermediate School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
456 State Highway 165
Fort Mitchell, AL 36856
(334) 468-5002
Gr: 3-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Ladonia Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9 Woodland Dr
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 468-5805
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Oliver Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
77 Longview Street
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 468-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
South Girard School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
521 Fontaine Rd
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-2527
Gr: 8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1806 8th Pl So
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-3004
Gr: K-5 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Russell County Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
80 Warrior Way
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 468-5604
Gr: 6-8 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1012 Ingersoll Dr
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-4507
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Phenix City Intermediate School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2401 S Railroad St
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-8744
Gr: 6-7 | 1,068 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1111.
Meadowlane Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
709 Meadowlane Dr
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-2568
Gr: K-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Phenix City Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2307 South Railroad Street
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 732-1160
Gr: K-5 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1313.
Russell County High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
57 Warrior Way
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 468-5701
Gr: 9-12 | 1,078 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
91 Poorhouse Rd
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 408-4986
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lakewood Primary School
18 Explorer Road
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 664-9955
Gr: K-2 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Mt Olive Primary School
454 State Highway 165
Fort Mitchell, AL 36856
(334) 468-5100
Gr: PK-2 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Success Academy
Alternative School
1700 17th Avenue
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-9876
Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Russell County, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Russell County, AL include Lakewood Elementary School, Sherwood Elementary School and Mount Olive Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Russell County?
16 public schools are located in Russell County.
What percentage of students in Russell County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Russell County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Russell County?
Russell County public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Russell County are often viewed compared to one another?

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