Russell County High School vs. Southwestern High School
Should I attend Russell County High School or Southwestern High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Russell County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Southwestern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 823 students in grades 9-12, Russell County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,287 students in grades 9-12, Southwestern High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
823 students
1,287 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
76 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#441 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#414 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Graduation Rate
92%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
216
349
Grade 10 Students
215
307
Grade 11 Students
200
342
Grade 12 Students
191
284
Ungraded Students
1
5
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
11%
6%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
85%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%