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Best Russellville Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,124 students in Russellville, AL.
The top-ranked public schools in Russellville, AL are Russellville Elementary School, Russellville Middle School and Belgreen High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Russellville, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Russellville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Russellville, AL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Russellville Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
133 Chucky Mullins Memorial Dr
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 331-2123
Gr: 3-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Russellville Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
765 Summit St
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 331-2120
Gr: 6-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Belgreen High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14220 Highway 187
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 332-1376
Gr: PK-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Tharptown Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
145 Highway 80
Russellville, AL 35654
(256) 332-3404
Gr: PK-6 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Russellville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1865 Waterloo Rd
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 331-2110
Gr: 9-12 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Tharptown High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
255 Highway 80
Russellville, AL 35654
(256) 332-6485
Gr: 7-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
85 Jail Springs Road
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 332-2127
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Russellville City Career Tech Center
Vocational School
1865 Waterloo Road
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 331-2110
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
West Elementary School
1340 Clay Ave
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 331-2122
Gr: PK-2 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Russellville, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Russellville, AL include Russellville Elementary School, Russellville Middle School and Belgreen High School.
How many public schools are located in Russellville?
9 public schools are located in Russellville.
What is the racial composition of students in Russellville?
Russellville public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).

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