For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,943 students in Russell County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Russell County School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
2,943 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
188 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Russell County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#60 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.44
# American Indian Students
6 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
24 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
386 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
8%
# Black Students
17 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
2,452 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
83%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
51 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
60
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
274
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
231
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
215
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
228
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
212
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
211
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
223
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
234
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
232
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
216
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
215
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
200
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
191
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
1
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,162 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,049 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,162
$14,317
Spending / Student
$14,049
$14,055
Best Russell County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Russell County Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2258 S Hwy 127
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-2224
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-2224
Grades: 6-8
| 689 students
Rank: #22.
Russell County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2166 S Hwy 127
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-3341
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-3341
Grades: 9-12
| 823 students
Rank: #33.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1409 S Hwy 76
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-6197
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-6197
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #44.
Russell Springs Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1554 N Hwy 127
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-3587
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-3587
Grades: PK-5
| 635 students
Rank: #55.
Jamestown Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
342 S. Main Street
Jamestown, KY 42629
(270) 343-3966
Jamestown, KY 42629
(270) 343-3966
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Russell County School District?
Russell County School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,943 students.
What is the rank of Russell County School District?
Russell County School District is ranked #62 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Russell County School District?
83% of Russell County School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Russell County School District?
Russell County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Russell County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,049 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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