Best Russell County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 823 students in Russell County, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Russell County, KY are Russell County High School and Lake Cumberland Area Technology Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Russell County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Russell County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public high schools.
Russell County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Russell County High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 25% (majority Black).

Best Russell County Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Russell County High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2166 S Hwy 127
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-3341
Grades: 9-12
| 823 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Cumberland Area Technology Center
Vocational School
2330 Highway 127 South
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-6175
Grades: 8-12
| 0 students
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Russell County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1085 Hwy 1058
Jamestown, KY 42629
(270) 343-4666
Grades: PK-6
| 149 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Russell County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Russell County, KY include Russell County High School and Lake Cumberland Area Technology Center.
How many public high schools are located in Russell County, KY?
2 public high schools are located in Russell County, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Russell County, KY?
Russell County, KY public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 25% (majority Black).

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