For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,702 students in Russell, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Russell, 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.
Russell, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Russell have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Russell, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-2 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Russell High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
709 Red Devil Lane
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-9658
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-9658
Gr: 9-12 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Raceland-worthington High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Ram Blvd
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-7141
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-7141
Gr: 8-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 5-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Russell Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
707 Red Devil Lane
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-8135
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-8135
Gr: 6-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Raceland-worthington Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
502 Rams Blvd.
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-7141
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-7141
Gr: 3-7 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: PK-2 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Russell, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Russell, KY include Russell Primary School, Russell High School and Raceland-worthington High School.
How many public schools are located in Russell?
8 public schools are located in Russell.
What is the racial composition of students in Russell?
Russell public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Russell are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Russell include: Campbell Elementary School vs. Russell Primary School, Raceland-worthington High School vs. Russell High School, Russell Primary School vs. Campbell Elementary School
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