Summary:
There is only one high school located in Russell County, Alabama - Russell County High School. This school serves students in grades 9-12 and has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Alabama high schools over the past 3 years, indicating significant challenges in academic achievement and overall school performance.
Russell County High School's proficiency rates in the 11th grade Summative Assessments are substantially lower than the state averages in all subjects, with only 15.66% of students proficient in Math, 20.88% in Science, and 12.03% in English, compared to state averages of 23.12%, 34.76%, and 28.09%, respectively. The school's diverse student population, with 46.25% African American and 75.74% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggests that the school may face unique challenges in supporting the needs of its economically disadvantaged and minority student population.
Despite the school's below-average performance, it has adequate funding, with per-student spending above the state average and a student-teacher ratio slightly higher than the recommended ratio for high schools. This suggests that the resources may not be effectively utilized or allocated to address the specific needs of the student population, and a comprehensive approach to improving instructional practices and resource allocation may be necessary to drive meaningful improvements in academic achievement at Russell County High School.
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