For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 666 students in Russell County, KY.
The top-ranked public middle school in Russell County, KY is Russell County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Russell County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Russell County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Russell County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Russell County Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2258 S Hwy 127
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-2224
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-2224
Gr: 6-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Cumberland Area Technology Center
Vocational School
2330 Highway 127 South
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-6175
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-6175
Gr: 8-12
Russell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1085 Hwy 1058
Jamestown, KY 42629
(270) 343-4666
Jamestown, KY 42629
(270) 343-4666
Gr: PK-6 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Russell County, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Russell County, KY include Russell County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Russell County?
2 public middle schools are located in Russell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Russell County?
Russell County public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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