Top Rankings
Russell Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,136 students in Russell Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Russell Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,534 Schools
# Students
2,136 Students
653,779 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
43,425 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Russell Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#21 out of 172 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
22%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.44
# American Indian Students
2 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
23 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
20 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
1,990 Students
483,034 Students
% White Students
93%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
64 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
42
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
137
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
151
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
150
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
138
47,138
# Students in 4th Grade:
173
43,531
# Students in 5th Grade:
171
47,161
# Students in 6th Grade:
174
47,803
# Students in 7th Grade:
164
50,309
# Students in 8th Grade:
165
51,319
# Students in 9th Grade:
164
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
174
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
173
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
160
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
-
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,441 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,581 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,441
$14,317
Spending / Student
$13,581
$14,055
Best Russell Independent School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-2
| 480 students
Rank: #22.
Russell High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
709 Red Devil Lane
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-9658
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-9658
Grades: 9-12
| 662 students
Rank: #33.
Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 Long Street
Flatwoods, KY 41139
(606) 836-8186
Flatwoods, KY 41139
(606) 836-8186
Grades: 3-5
| 482 students
Rank: #44.
Russell Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
707 Red Devil Lane
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-8135
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-8135
Grades: 6-8
| 503 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: 5-12
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Russell Independent School District?
Russell Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,136 students.
What is the rank of Russell Independent School District?
Russell Independent School District is ranked #20 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Russell Independent School District?
93% of Russell Independent School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Russell Independent School District?
Russell Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Russell Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,581 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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