Russell County Middle School vs. South Girard School
Should you attend Russell County Middle School or South Girard School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Russell County Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
South Girard School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 810 students in grades 6-8, Russell County Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Serving 501 students in grades 8, South Girard School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
8
Total Students
810 students
501 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#707 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#604 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
n/a
Grade 6 Students
272
-
Grade 7 Students
272
-
Grade 8 Students
266
501
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
10%
11%
% Black
40%
60%
% White
42%
22%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%