For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,493 students in Russellville, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 43 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Russellville, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Russellville, KY are Logan County High School, Chandlers Elementary School and Russellville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Russellville, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Russellville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Russellville, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Logan County High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2200 Bowling Green Rd
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8454
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8454
Grades: 9-12
| 956 students
Rank: #22.
Chandlers Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6000 Morgantown Rd
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 542-4139
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 542-4139
Grades: PK-8
| 485 students
Rank: #33.
Russellville Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 W. 9th Street
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8428
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8428
Grades: 6-8
| 203 students
Rank: #44.
Russellville High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 W 9th St
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8421
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8421
Grades: 9-12
| 314 students
Rank: #55.
R E Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Main St
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8425
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8425
Grades: K-5
| 460 students
Rank: #66.
The Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Bowling Green Road
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8454
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8454
Grades: 6-12
| 75 students
Rank: n/an/a
Logan County Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
2400 Bowling Green Road
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8432
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8432
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Russellville, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cougar Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2200 Bowling Green Rd
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8454
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8454
Grades: K-5
| 7 students
1000 North Main Street
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-3927
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-3927
Grades: PK
| 115 students
Russellville Virtual Learning Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1101 West 9th St
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8421
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8421
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Virtual Learning Academy @russellville (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
335 S. Summer Street
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8405
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8405
Grades: PK-12
| 325 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Russellville, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Russellville, KY include Logan County High School, Chandlers Elementary School and Russellville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Russellville?
7 public schools are located in Russellville.
What percentage of students in Russellville go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Russellville are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Russellville?
Russellville public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Russellville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Russellville include: Russellville High School vs. Logan County High School, Logan County High School vs. Russellville High School, R E Stevenson Elementary School vs. Logan County High School
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