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| Metric | Russellville City School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 2,614 | 3,544 | ↓ Smaller than avg |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 7 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $13,462/yr | $17,619/yr | ↓ 24% below avg |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | Not rated | — | Not comparable |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russellville City School District (this district) | Not rated | — | 2,614 |
| Franklin County School District | 4/10 | 36th | 3,637 |
| Colbert County School District | 4/10 | 32nd | 2,621 |
| Sheffield City School District | 3/10 | 25th | 1,043 |
About Russellville City School District
Russellville City School District is the public school district assigned to zip code 35653 in Russellville, Alabama. Serving students from Pre-K – 12th, this district is the primary public education system for families living in and around zip code 35653. The sections below cover the district’s resources, scale, rating, and everything families need to know about enrollment and school assignment.
About this district’s rating
Russellville City School District does not have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating yet. Our ratings rank each district’s state reading and math proficiency against the other districts in Alabama that this site covers, and Russellville City School District was not part of that comparison when the Alabama ratings were last calculated. That says nothing about its schools’ results — the Alabama state report card publishes them, and families should review it, contact the district and visit schools before making a housing or enrollment decision.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 35653
Children in zip code 35653 are assigned to Russellville City School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 35653, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Russellville City School District at (256)331-2000 or visit www.rcs.k12.al.us. Typical enrollment documents include proof of residency (lease or deed plus a utility bill), your child’s birth certificate, current immunization records, and prior school records. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Alabama districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Russellville
School district quality is one of the most consistent factors in residential home pricing. Because Russellville City School District serves zip code 35653, buyers should factor school district quality into their overall evaluation of homes in zip code 35653. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Alabama, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Russellville City School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 35653.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments and phone numbers are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring; per-pupil spending comes from the US Census Bureau's Annual Survey of School System Finances, released about two years after the fiscal year it covers. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Russellville City School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 35653 data.