For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,438 students in Logan County, KY (there are 2 private schools, serving 71 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Logan County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Logan County, KY are Olmstead Elementary School, Auburn Elementary School and Logan County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Logan County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Logan County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Logan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olmstead Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1170 Olmstead Rd
Olmstead, KY 42265
(270) 726-3811
Olmstead, KY 42265
(270) 726-3811
Gr: PK-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Auburn Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
221 College St
Auburn, KY 42206
(270) 542-4181
Auburn, KY 42206
(270) 542-4181
Gr: PK-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Logan County High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2200 Bowling Green Rd
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8454
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8454
Gr: 9-12 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Lewisburg Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
750 Stacker St
Lewisburg, KY 42256
(270) 755-4823
Lewisburg, KY 42256
(270) 755-4823
Gr: PK-8 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Adairville Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
226 School Ave
Adairville, KY 42202
(270) 539-7711
Adairville, KY 42202
(270) 539-7711
Gr: PK-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Chandlers Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6000 Morgantown Rd
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 542-4139
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 542-4139
Gr: PK-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Russellville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 W 9th St
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8421
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8421
Gr: 9-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Russellville Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 W. 9th Street
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8428
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8428
Gr: 6-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #99.
R E Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Main St
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8425
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8425
Gr: K-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1010.
The Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Bowling Green Road
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8454
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8454
Gr: 6-12 | 75 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Logan County Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
2400 Bowling Green Road
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8432
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8432
Gr: 8-12
Logan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cougar Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2200 Bowling Green Rd
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8454
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8454
Gr: K-5 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 29%
1000 North Main Street
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-3927
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-3927
Gr: PK | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 115:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Russellville Virtual Learning Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1101 West 9th St
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8421
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8421
Gr: 7-12
Virtual Learning Academy @russellville (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
335 S. Summer Street
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8405
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8405
Gr: PK-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 325:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Logan County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Logan County, KY include Olmstead Elementary School, Auburn Elementary School and Logan County High School.
How many public schools are located in Logan County?
11 public schools are located in Logan County.
What percentage of students in Logan County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Logan County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Logan County?
Logan County public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Logan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Logan County include: Russellville High School vs. Logan County High School, Logan County High School vs. Russellville High School, R E Stevenson Elementary School vs. Logan County High School
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