For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,396 students in Russell County, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Russell County, AL are South Girard School, Russell County Middle School and Phenix City Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Russell County, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Russell County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Russell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Girard School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
521 Fontaine Rd
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-2527
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-2527
Gr: 8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Russell County Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
80 Warrior Way
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 468-5604
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 468-5604
Gr: 6-8 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Phenix City Intermediate School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2401 S Railroad St
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-8744
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-8744
Gr: 6-7 | 1,068 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
91 Poorhouse Rd
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 408-4986
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 408-4986
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
Success Academy
Alternative School
1700 17th Avenue
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-9876
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-9876
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Russell County, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Russell County, AL include South Girard School, Russell County Middle School and Phenix City Intermediate School.
How many public middle schools are located in Russell County?
4 public middle schools are located in Russell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Russell County?
Russell County public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Russell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Russell County include: Phenix City Intermediate School vs. Russell County Middle School, South Girard School vs. Russell County Middle School, Russell County Middle School vs. Phenix City Intermediate School
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