Serving 832 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 44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Russell County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Russell County High School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Russell County High School?
The graduation rate of Russell County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Russell County High School?
832 students attend Russell County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Russell County High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Russell County High School?
Russell County High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Russell County High School offer ?
Russell County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Russell County High School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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