Enrollment
810
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.8%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Russell County Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Russell County Middle School
Russell County Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Seale, Alabama, enrolling 810 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 810 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 266 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #54.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and African American (40%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 405 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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.
Discipline events run high: 439 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 810 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Russell County also operates Russell County High School (1,078 students) and Oliver Elementary School (481 students) alongside Russell County Middle 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 Middle School compares
Russell County Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Russell County, which includes Russell County Middle 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 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
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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 middle 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 (~810 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Seale on the city page.
Is Russell County Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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