Russellville City Education System |
| Education is an important aspect of overall quality of life in the Russellville community. Today, our children need the best education available. The skills they learn early on form the foundation for continued learning in the future and ultimately, their future in this ever changing, fast paced high tech world. Russellville City educators strive to improve the future for our children by providing high quality education. |
| The Russellville City Education System ranks in the top third of the school systems in the State of Alabama. The education complex is composed of four schools located in an educational park totaling 115 acres. The Russellville School system is an integral part of, and perhaps the greatest source of pride in Russellville and the surrounding community. |
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Tradition
and dedication put the schools success in the forefront. The
school system administers a variety of programs, including
Head Start, kindergarten, elementary, secondary and vocational
training. All students in Russellville are offered the opportunity to obtain
this education in a safe and supportive environment.
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The Russellville City School Complex also includes a fine arts facility, auditorium,
football stadium with rubberized track, softball and baseball
fields, four gymnasiums, playground facilities and a drivers
education range. Average ACT composite scores in 2001 were
20.6 and equaled or exceeded state and national averages.
Scholarship awards for the 2001 year exceeded $1.25 million.
Each
school maintains a high standard of excellence in teaching,
academics, athletics and other extracurricular activities
such as music, drama and art.
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| When
students choose to continue their education, they may decide
to attend Northwest Shoals Community College, the only fully
accredited community college in Northwest Alabama. Campuses
are located in only a few miles from Rusellville, in Phil Campbell
and Muscle Shoals. For students moving on to a four year degree,
The University of North Alabama is only thirty minutes away.
Numerous programs are available for obtaining bachelor, masters
and doctorate degrees. |
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