Top 5 Best Russell County Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 942 students in Russell County, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Russell County, KS are Lucas/sylvan Elementary Unified, Bickerdyke Elementary School and Ruppenthal Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Russell County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in Russell County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Russell County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lucas/sylvan Elementary Unified
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
130 N Greeley
Lucas, KS 67648
(785) 525-6244
Lucas, KS 67648
(785) 525-6244
Grades: PK-6
| 124 students
Rank: #22.
Bickerdyke Elementary School
Math: 34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
348 N Maple St
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-6066
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-6066
Grades: 2-5
| 266 students
Rank: #33.
Ruppenthal Middle School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Elm St
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-3174
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-3174
Grades: 6-8
| 190 students
Rank: #44.
Russell High School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
565 State Street
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-5631
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-5631
Grades: 9-12
| 226 students
Rank: n/an/a
1323 N Main St
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-6180
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-6180
Grades: PK-1
| 136 students
Russell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
130 North Greeley
Lucas, KS 67648
(785) 525-6244
Lucas, KS 67648
(785) 525-6244
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
400 North Fairview Ave
Luray, KS 67649
(785) 698-2217
Luray, KS 67649
(785) 698-2217
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Russell County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Russell County, KS are Lucas/sylvan Elementary Unified, Bickerdyke Elementary School and Ruppenthal Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Russell County, KS?
5 public schools are located in Russell County, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Russell County, KS?
Russell County, KS minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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