There were 48 Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students enrolled in Russell County districts in the 2023-24 school year, the same number as the previous school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.
Data showed that Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students made up 0.5% of the 10,581 students in Russell County districts during the 2023-24 school year. They were the least represented ethnicity.
Among the two districts in the county, Russell County School District recorded the largest enrollment of Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 31 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Russell County.
Alabama ranks 50th among U.S. states for public education, according to the 2024 World Population Review, placing as the second worst in overall school performance—just above Arizona, which ranked last. The ranking reflects weak outcomes across K-12 performance, school funding, higher education quality, and safety, with particularly poor marks for test scores, graduation rates, and school resources.
| District Name | % of Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Phenix City School District | 0.2% | 6,935 |
| Russell County School District | 0.9% | 3,646 |
