- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Seale, AL
Russell County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Russell County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010288001441
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Russell County Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Seale · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 67.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Russell County Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Russell County Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Seale, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Russell County Middle School held near 831 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 41.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 010288001441 · Seale, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
810 enr · 19.8:1 · 67.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Russell County High School (1,078 students)
Russell County Middle School held near 831 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 41.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Russell County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Russell County
Russell County High School
1,078 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 810 students on the CCD universe file.
How Russell County Middle School compares
Russell County Middle 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.8% | ▲ 15% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 810 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
810
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 82% in Alabama - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
175
in-school suspensions + 264 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 54.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 42.0%
African American 39.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 7.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Russell County Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oliver Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ladonia Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt Olive Primary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Olive Intermediate School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Russell County Middle 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 middle 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 (~810 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Russell County Middle School
How many students attend Russell County Middle School?
Russell County Middle School has 810 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Seale, AL. CCD year-over-year: 830 (2022-23) → 831 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russell County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Russell County Middle School is 19.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Russell County Middle School?
67.8% of students at Russell County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Russell County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Russell County Middle School is White at 42.0% of enrollment, in Seale, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Russell County Middle School?
Russell County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Seale?
By Resource Investment Index, Russell County Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School, Russell County also operates Russell County High School (1,078 students), Oliver Elementary School (481 students), and Ladonia Elementary School (461 students). See the Russell County district page for the complete list.