Serving 619 students in grades 9-12, Russell High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 619 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in KY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Russell High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Russell High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Russell High School is ranked #88 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Russell High School often compared to?
Russell High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenup County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Russell High School?
The graduation rate of Russell High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Russell High School?
619 students attend Russell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Russell High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Russell High School?
Russell High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Russell High School offer ?
Russell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Russell High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 619 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
