Russell County School District, Alabama

Russell County School District is a unified school district in Russell County, Alabama, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 27,075 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 617 sq mi (1,598 km²) of land.

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Russell County School District in Alabama
Phenix City City School DistrictChattahoochee County School DistrictStewart County School District
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
27,075 ± 25
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Russell County
Land area
617 sq mi (1,598 km²)
Median household income
$58,944 ± $4,395
Median home value
$181,400 ± $14,452
Water area
5.91 sq mi (15.3 km²)
State
Alabama
Census code (GEOID)
0102880
Coordinates (central point)
32.269388, -85.190058

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Russell County School District, largest first

  1. Ladonia (CDP)3,346 people
  2. Hurtsboro (town)421 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Phenix City City School District16 mi northeast
  2. Lee County School District24 mi north
  3. Muscogee County School District, Georgia24 mi northeast
  4. Stewart County School District, Georgia25 mi southeast
  5. Chattahoochee County School District, Georgia26 mi east
  6. Barbour County School District30 mi southwest
  7. Macon County School District30 mi west
  8. Bullock County School District33 mi west

These share a boundary with Russell County School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Russell County School District before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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