Serving 335 students in grades 9-12, Russellville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Russellville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Russellville High School's student population of 335 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
335 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Russellville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Russellville High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1070 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
19%
11%
White
50%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Russellville High School's ranking?
Russellville High School is ranked #1070 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Russellville High School often compared to?
Russellville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Logan County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Russellville High School?
The graduation rate of Russellville High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Russellville High School?
335 students attend Russellville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Russellville High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Russellville High School?
Russellville High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Russellville High School offer ?
Russellville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Russellville High School part of?
Russellville High School is part of Russellville Independent School District.
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