For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,343 students in 35653, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in 35653, AL are Belgreen High School and Russellville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 35653 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 35653, AL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 35653 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Russellville High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35653, AL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belgreen High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14220 Highway 187
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 332-1376
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 332-1376
Gr: PK-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Russellville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1865 Waterloo Rd
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 331-2110
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 331-2110
Gr: 9-12 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
85 Jail Springs Road
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 332-2127
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 332-2127
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Russellville City Career Tech Center
Vocational School
1865 Waterloo Road
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 331-2110
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 331-2110
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 35653, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in 35653, AL include Belgreen High School and Russellville High School.
How many public high schools are located in 35653?
4 public high schools are located in 35653.
What is the racial composition of students in 35653?
35653 public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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