Serving 328 students in grades 7-12, Russell Junior-senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Russell High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Russell, KS, covering approximately 490.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 19 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Russell Junior-senior High School's student population of 328 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
328 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Russell Junior-senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Russell Junior-senior High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1138 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.4%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Russell Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Russell Junior-senior High School is ranked #1138 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Russell Junior-senior High School often compared to?
Russell Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hoisington High School, Ellinwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Russell Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Russell Junior-senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Russell Junior-senior High School?
328 students attend Russell Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Russell Junior-senior High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Russell Junior-senior High School?
Russell Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Russell Junior-senior High School offer ?
Russell Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Russell Junior-senior High School part of?
Russell Junior-senior High School is part of Russell County School District.
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