For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 739 students in Russellville, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Russellville, KY are Chandlers Elementary School, Russellville Middle School and The Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Russellville, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Russellville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Russellville, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chandlers Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6000 Morgantown Rd
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 542-4139
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 542-4139
Gr: PK-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Russellville Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 W. 9th Street
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8428
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8428
Gr: 6-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
The Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | 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
Gr: 6-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 69:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Russellville Innovation Academy
Alternative School
1103 W 9th St
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8426
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8426
Gr: 7-10
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Russellville, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Russellville, KY include Chandlers Elementary School, Russellville Middle School and The Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Russellville?
5 public middle schools are located in Russellville.
What is the racial composition of students in Russellville?
Russellville public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% 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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