For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,598 students in Logan County, KY (there are 2 private schools, serving 71 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Logan County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Logan County, KY are Cougar Virtual Academy, Olmstead Elementary School and Logan County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Logan County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Logan County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Logan County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cougar Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2200 Bowling Green Rd
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8454
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8454
Grades: K-5
| 7 students
Rank: #22.
Olmstead Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1170 Olmstead Rd
Olmstead, KY 42265
(270) 726-3811
Olmstead, KY 42265
(270) 726-3811
Grades: PK-8
| 402 students
Rank: #33.
Logan County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2200 Bowling Green Rd
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8454
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8454
Grades: 9-12
| 953 students
Rank: #44.
Auburn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
221 College St
Auburn, KY 42206
(270) 542-4181
Auburn, KY 42206
(270) 542-4181
Grades: PK-8
| 690 students
Rank: #55.
Lewisburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
750 Stacker St
Lewisburg, KY 42256
(270) 755-4823
Lewisburg, KY 42256
(270) 755-4823
Grades: PK-8
| 484 students
Rank: #66.
Chandlers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6000 Morgantown Rd
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 542-4139
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 542-4139
Grades: PK-8
| 445 students
Rank: #77.
Adairville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
226 School Ave
Adairville, KY 42202
(270) 539-7711
Adairville, KY 42202
(270) 539-7711
Grades: PK-8
| 351 students
Rank: #88.
Russellville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 W. 9th Street
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8428
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8428
Grades: 6-8
| 237 students
Rank: #99.
Russellville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 W 9th St
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8421
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8421
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students
Rank: #1010.
R E Stevenson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Main St
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8425
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8425
Grades: K-5
| 481 students
Rank: #1111.
The Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Bowling Green Road
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8454
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8454
Grades: 6-12
| 98 students
Rank: n/an/a
Logan County Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2400 Bowling Green Road
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8432
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8432
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Russellville Primary Academy
Magnet School
1000 North Main Street
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-3927
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-3927
Grades: PK
| 115 students
Logan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Russellville Virtual Learning Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1101 West 9th St
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8421
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8421
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Virtual Learning Academy @russellville (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
335 S. Summer Street
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8405
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8405
Grades: PK-12
| 325 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Logan County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Logan County, KY include Cougar Virtual Academy, Olmstead Elementary School and Logan County High School.
How many public schools are located in Logan County?
13 public schools are located in Logan County.
What percentage of students in Logan County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Logan County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Logan County?
Logan County public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Logan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Logan County include: Logan County High School vs. Russellville High School, Russellville High School vs. Logan County High School, Logan County High School vs. R E Stevenson Elementary School
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