For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 5,703 students in Greenup County, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 33 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Greenup County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Greenup County, KY are Russell Primary School, Russell High School and Raceland-worthington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greenup County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Greenup County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Greenup County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Russell Primary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
710 Red Devil Lane
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-0007
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-0007
Grades: PK-2
| 459 students
Rank: #22.
Russell High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
709 Red Devil Lane
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-9658
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-9658
Grades: 9-12
| 619 students
Rank: #33.
Raceland-worthington High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Ram Blvd
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-8221
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-8221
Grades: 9-12
| 317 students
Rank: #44.
Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 Long Street
Flatwoods, KY 41139
(606) 836-8186
Flatwoods, KY 41139
(606) 836-8186
Grades: 3-5
| 446 students
Rank: #55.
Russell Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
707 Red Devil Lane
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-8135
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-8135
Grades: 6-8
| 509 students
Rank: #66.
Russell Independent Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
705 Red Devil Lane
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-1256
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-1256
Grades: 5-12
| 15 students
Rank: #77.
Raceland-worthington Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
502 Rams Blvd.
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-8014
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-8014
Grades: 3-8
| 460 students
Rank: #88.
Greenup County High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
196 Musketeer Drive
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 473-9812
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 473-9812
Grades: 9-12
| 829 students
Rank: #99.
Greysbranch Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1487 Ohio River Road
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 473-9653
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 473-9653
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #1010.
Mckell Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
129 Bulldog Lane
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-3221
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-3221
Grades: 6-8
| 339 students
Rank: #1111.
Campbell Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
550 Ram Blvd
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-3844
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-3844
Grades: PK-2
| 341 students
Rank: #1212.
Wurtland Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Center Ave
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 836-0025
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 836-0025
Grades: 6-8
| 205 students
Rank: #1313.
Mckell Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
28978 Us 23 Hwy
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-3383
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-3383
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #1414.
Argillite Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4157 St. Rt. 1
Argillite, KY 41121
(606) 473-7213
Argillite, KY 41121
(606) 473-7213
Grades: PK-5
| 208 students
Rank: #1515.
Wurtland Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
611 East St
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 836-6987
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 836-6987
Grades: PK-5
| 193 students
Rank: n/an/a
Greenup County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
146 Musketeer Drive
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 473-9344
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 473-9344
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Russell Area Technology Center
Vocational School
705 Red Devil Lane
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-1256
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-1256
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Greenup County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1900 Long St
Flatwoods, KY 41139
(606) 836-8186
Flatwoods, KY 41139
(606) 836-8186
Grades: 4-5
| 292 students
Rr 4 Box 247
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-2699
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-2699
Grades: 4-5
| 181 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Greenup County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Greenup County, KY include Russell Primary School, Russell High School and Raceland-worthington High School.
How many public schools are located in Greenup County?
17 public schools are located in Greenup County.
What percentage of students in Greenup County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Greenup County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Greenup County?
Greenup County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Greenup County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Greenup County include: Mckell Elementary School vs. Greysbranch Elementary School, Greenup County High School vs. Russell High School, Raceland-worthington Middle School vs. Wurtland Elementary School
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