Serving 304 students in grades 9-12, Russellville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Russellville Junior/Senior High School serves an attendance zone that covers the entire school district in Russellville, KY, encompassing approximately 7 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 2 miles and the furthest edge located 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Russellville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Russellville High School's student population of 304 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
304 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Russellville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Russellville High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#974 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.1%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Russellville High School's ranking?
Russellville High School is ranked #974 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Russellville High School often compared to?
Russellville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Logan County High School, Franklin-simpson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Russellville High School?
The graduation rate of Russellville High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 91.4%.
How many students attend Russellville High School?
304 students attend Russellville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Russellville High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Russellville High School?
Russellville High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Russellville High School offer ?
Russellville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Russellville High School part of?
Russellville High School is part of Russellville Independent School District.
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