Enrollment
1,078
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Seale, AL
Russell County High School
Federal NCES profile for Russell County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010288001802
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Russell County High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Seale · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 64.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Russell County High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Russell County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Seale, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.6%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Russell County High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Russell County High School
Russell County High School is a higher-need, large high school in Seale, Alabama, enrolling 1,078 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,078 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 147 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #118, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (43%) and White (39%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 539 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Russell County also operates Russell County Middle School (810 students) and Oliver Elementary School (481 students) alongside Russell County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Russell County High School compares
Russell County High School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.6% | ▲ 10% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,078 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,078
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Alabama - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,388
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 539 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
139
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 43.3%
White 39.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Russell County High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Russell County, which includes Russell County High School.
$11,388
Per student
-9%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.9%
State 56.0%
Federal 23.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Russell County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oliver Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ladonia Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt Olive Primary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Olive Intermediate School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Russell County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,078 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Russell County High School
How many students attend Russell County High School?
Russell County High School has 1,078 students enrolled. It is a high school in Seale, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russell County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Russell County High School is 18.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Russell County High School?
64.6% of students at Russell County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Russell County High School?
The largest demographic group at Russell County High School is African American at 43.3% of enrollment, in Seale, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Russell County High School?
Russell County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Russell County High School rank among public schools in Seale?
By Resource Investment Index, Russell County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Seale, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Seale on the city page.
Is Russell County High School a good school?
Russell County High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Russell County?
Besides Russell County High School, Russell County also operates Russell County Middle School (810 students), Oliver Elementary School (481 students), and Ladonia Elementary School (461 students). See the Russell County district page for the complete list.
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