- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010288001802
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 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 27/100 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
- 27
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Russell County High School held near 1,042 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 010288001802 · Seale, AL High · MID · TRAD
1,078 enr · 18.3:1 · 64.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Russell County Middle School (810 students)
Russell County High School held near 1,042 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Russell County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Russell County High School
1,078 students
- Russell County
Russell County Middle School
810 students
- Oliver Element
Oliver Elementary School
481 students
- Ladonia Elemen
Ladonia Elementary School
461 students
- Mt Olive Prima 424
Mt Olive Primary School
424 students
- Mount Olive In 345
Mount Olive Intermediate School
345 students
What this shows Russell County High School reports 1,078 students on the CCD universe file.
How Russell County High School compares
Russell County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,199
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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.
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
District finance for Russell County reports $12,199 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,078 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,014 (2022-23) → 1,042 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
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 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.