Top 5 Best Greenup County Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,580 students in Greenup County, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Greenup County, KY are Russell Middle School, Russell Independent Alternative School and Raceland-worthington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greenup County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Greenup County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: n/an/a
Greenup County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
146 Musketeer Drive
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 473-9344
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Russell Area Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
705 Red Devil Lane
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-1256
Grades: 8-12
| n/a 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 middle schools in Greenup County, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Greenup County, KY include Russell Middle School, Russell Independent Alternative School and Raceland-worthington Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Greenup County?
7 public middle schools are located in Greenup County.
What is the racial composition of students in Greenup County?
Greenup County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black).

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