A
Very Good
90/100

Russellville High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1865 Waterloo Rd, Russellville, AL 35653
Overall
A
90/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 32% · Math 27% proficient · 69th percentile in Alabama
Graduation
A+
97% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Alabama schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

90
Repit Score
out of 100
777
Students
enrolled
15.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%69/100reading 57th percentile, math 80th percentile among Alabama high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%92/10097% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 59% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Alabama schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +23 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Alabama. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (−9 pts vs. state avg 41%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency27% (+7 pts vs. state avg 20%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate97% (+8 pts vs. state avg 89%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Alabama state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%37%reading +5 pts, math +12 pts84th percentile (list)
Hispanic12%12%reading -11 pts, math +1 pts35th percentile (list)
Low-income17%12%reading -7 pts, math +2 pts45th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1865 Waterloo Rd
City Russellville
ZIP Code 35653
District 0102910
NCES School ID 010291001142
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 35653

Understanding the community around Russellville High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $52,648
Per Capita Income $23,936
Poverty Rate 13.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 15.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.0%
High School or Higher 75.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $107,400
Median Rent $676
Owner-Occupied 72.4%
Renter-Occupied 27.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Russellville High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 57.7%
White 33.1%
Black 5.3%
Two or More Races 3.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 777
Teachers (FTE) 50.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Russellville High School?
Russellville High School has a Repit School Score of 90 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Russellville High School?
Russellville High School has 777 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1.
What grades does Russellville High School serve?
Russellville High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Russellville High School receive per student?
Russellville High School receives $15,863 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Russellville High School in 35653 ▼
Avg Home Value
$174,274
Avg Monthly Rent
$792
1-Year Change
-0.1%
% Renters
27.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026