School District · Alabama
Russell County School District
📍 Cottonton, AL · Russell County · NCES LEAID 0102880
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Mailing Address
PO Box 400, Phenix City, AL 36867
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
0102880
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Russell County School District7 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Russell County School District?▼
Russell County School District serves 7 zip codes: 36851, 36856, 36858, 36860, 36869, 36871, 36875. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Russell County School District rated?▼
Russell County School District has an overall rating of 6 out of 10 (Average), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 54th percentile among Alabama school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Alabama only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Russell County School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 3,695 students across 8 schools for Russell County School District.
What grades does Russell County School District serve?▼
Russell County School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Russell County School District?▼
You can reach Russell County School District by phone at (334)855-2977 or by mail at PO Box 400, Phenix City, AL 36867. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Russell County School District
Russell County School District is a public school district serving 7 zip codes in Alabama, primarily in Russell County. It carries an overall rating of 6/10 (Average), the 54th percentile among Alabama districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Alabama districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (334)855-2977 before making a housing decision.