For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,316 students in Russellville, AR (there are 2 private schools, serving 231 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Russellville, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Russellville, AR are Sequoyah Elementary School, Center Valley Elem. School and Russellville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Russellville, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Russellville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Russellville, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sequoyah Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1601 W 12th St
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2134
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2134
Grades: K-4
| 538 students
Rank: #22.
Center Valley Elem. School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5401 Sr 124
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-4540
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-4540
Grades: K-4
| 396 students
Rank: #33.
Russellville Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1203 W 4th Place
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2557
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2557
Grades: 6-7
| 789 students
Rank: #44.
Dwight Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 W Second Place
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-3967
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-3967
Grades: K-4
| 212 students
Rank: #55.
Russellville Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 W 4th Place
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2650
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2650
Grades: 5
| 386 students
Rank: #66.
Russellville Jr. High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 W Parkway Dr
Russellville, AR 72802
(479) 968-1599
Russellville, AR 72802
(479) 968-1599
Grades: 8-9
| 884 students
Rank: #77.
Russellville High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2203 S Knoxville
Russellville, AR 72802
(479) 968-3151
Russellville, AR 72802
(479) 968-3151
Grades: 10-12
| 1,282 students
Rank: #88.
Crawford Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1116 N Parker Rd
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-4677
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-4677
Grades: K-4
| 366 students
Rank: #99.
Oakland Heights Elem. School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 S Detroit
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2084
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2084
Grades: PK-4
| 463 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ark Tech Univeristy Career Center
Vocational School
215 West O Street
Russellville, AR 72801
(844) 804-2628
Russellville, AR 72801
(844) 804-2628
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Russellville, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Area Career And Technical Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2201 S Knoxville Ave
Russellville, AR 72811
(479) 968-5422
Russellville, AR 72811
(479) 968-5422
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Russellville, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Russellville, AR include Sequoyah Elementary School, Center Valley Elem. School and Russellville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Russellville?
10 public schools are located in Russellville.
What percentage of students in Russellville go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Russellville are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Russellville?
Russellville public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Russellville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Russellville include: Oakland Heights Elem. School vs. Sequoyah Elementary School, Russellville Middle School vs. Sequoyah Elementary School, Sequoyah Elementary School vs. Oakland Heights Elem. School
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