Russell High School vs. Huntington High School
Should I attend Russell High School or Huntington 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 High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Huntington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 662 students in grades 9-12, Russell High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than 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 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Serving 1,714 students in grades 9-12, Huntington High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
662 students
1,714 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
106 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#268 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#214 out of 629 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
164
596
Grade 10 Students
172
401
Grade 11 Students
169
320
Grade 12 Students
157
397
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
3%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
94%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
10%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%