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County program record

Franklin County, Alabama

2 public school districts are geographically associated with this county in the 2024–25 NCES relationship file.

State research baseline

Alabama gifted education framework

Alabama recognizes intellectually gifted learners as exceptional children and publishes statewide policy, referral, eligibility, rights, and instructional standards for gifted education.

What this means for families: Families may initiate a referral through their local school system. Eligibility and services follow the Alabama framework, while grade configuration, setting, and instructional schedule are determined locally.

Coverage
K–12 through public school systems
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
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Official program research

Franklin County School District

Gifted Education

Franklin County identifies and serves students who require academic or creative opportunities beyond the regular program under Alabama gifted rules.

How services work: The district follows Alabama requirements for placement and service-delivery options and assigns gifted specialists at its schools; the public page does not list a uniform schedule.

How students are identified: Anyone knowledgeable about a student may refer, all second graders are observed, and aptitude, characteristics, and performance are scored on a matrix.

Grades
Districtwide referral; service grades vary
Last reviewed
September 4, 2026
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Russellville City School District

Gifted/Enrichment

Russellville City offers gifted and enrichment opportunities designed to challenge and motivate advanced learners.

How services work: The district provides gifted/enrichment programming and employs gifted teachers; the public overview does not state a uniform grade span or weekly service schedule.

How students are identified: Anyone knowledgeable about a student may refer, all second graders complete Child Find observation, and aptitude, characteristics, and performance determine matrix eligibility; referrals go through the school counselor.

Grades
Districtwide referral; service grades not stated
Last reviewed
September 4, 2026
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District geography

Serving districts

Some districts cross county boundaries. Area shown is the district land area associated with this county, not its total footprint.

  1. 620.47 sq miLocal program reviewed
  2. 13.49 sq miLocal program reviewed
Use the district as the authority.

Eligibility, referrals, grade levels, deadlines, and program locations change. Always confirm decisions with the school district before acting. Bloomfield Academy is independent and is not affiliated with any district.

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