How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Cherokee County | Russell County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Centre, Alabama | Phenix City, Alabama |
| Total Enrollment | 3,886 | 3,695 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Cherokee County | Russell County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,179 | $12,199 |
| Federal Revenue | 17.8% | 23.1% |
| State Revenue | 54.8% | 56.0% |
| Local Revenue | 27.4% | 20.9% |
Cherokee County
Federal State Local
Russell County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Cherokee County | Russell County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88.7% | 43.7% |
| African American | 3.7% | 36.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.7% | 10.1% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Multiracial | 3.5% | 7.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 52.4% | 48.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Cherokee County | Russell County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | 2 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 390.1:1 | 365.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.4% | 17.7% |
School Types
Cherokee County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
Russell County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.