For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 832 students in Russell County, KY.
The top ranked public high school in Russell County, KY is Russell County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Russell County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Russell County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public high schools.
Russell County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Russell County High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 27% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Russell County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Russell County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2166 S Hwy 127
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-3341
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-3341
Grades: 9-12
| 832 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Cumberland Area Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2330 Highway 127 South
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-6175
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-6175
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Russell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1085 Hwy 1058
Jamestown, KY 42629
(270) 343-4666
Jamestown, KY 42629
(270) 343-4666
Grades: PK-6
| 149 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Russell County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Russell County, KY include Russell County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Russell County?
2 public high schools are located in Russell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Russell County?
Russell County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 27% (majority Black).
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