Top 10 Best Greenup County Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 4,028 students in Greenup County, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Greenup County, KY are Russell Primary School, Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School and Russell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greenup County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Greenup County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Greenup County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Russell Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
710 Red Devil Lane
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-0007
Grades: PK-2
| 486 students
Rank: #22.
Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1900 Long Street
Flatwoods, KY 41139
(606) 836-8186
Grades: 3-5
| 456 students
Rank: #33.
Russell Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
707 Red Devil Lane
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-8135
Grades: 6-8
| 511 students
Rank: #44.
Russell Independent Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
705 Red Devil Lane
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-1256
Grades: 5-12
| 11 students
Rank: #55.
Raceland-worthington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
502 Rams Blvd.
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-8014
Grades: 3-8
| 447 students
Rank: #66.
Greysbranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1487 Ohio River Road
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 473-9653
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #77.
Mckell Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
129 Bulldog Lane
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-3221
Grades: 6-8
| 361 students
Rank: #88.
Campbell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Ram Blvd
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-3844
Grades: PK-2
| 332 students
Rank: #99.
Wurtland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Center Ave
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 836-0025
Grades: 6-8
| 250 students
Rank: #1010.
Mckell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
28978 Us 23 Hwy
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-3383
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Rank: #1111.
Argillite Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4157 St. Rt. 1
Argillite, KY 41121
(606) 473-7213
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #1212.
Wurtland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
611 East St
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 836-6987
Grades: PK-5
| 201 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Greenup County, KY

Greenup County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1900 Long St
Flatwoods, KY 41139
(606) 836-8186
Grades: 4-5
| 292 students
Rr 4 Box 247
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-2699
Grades: 4-5
| 181 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Greenup County, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Greenup County, KY include Russell Primary School, Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School and Russell Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Greenup County?
12 public elementary schools are located in Greenup County.
What is the racial composition of students in Greenup County?
Greenup County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Greenup County are often viewed compared to one another?

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