Best Schools in Russellville, Arkansas
10 schools · 6 Elementary · 2 Middle · 1 High · 1 Other
Choosing a school in Russellville?
Use this page to compare every school in Russellville by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Center Valley Elem. School
Elementary · Russellville School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Sequoyah Elementary School
Elementary · Russellville School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Russellville Intermediate School
Middle · Russellville School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Russellville for 2026 are Center Valley Elem. School (8.7/10), Sequoyah Elementary School (8.5/10), and Russellville Intermediate School (8.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 10 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
10
9 public · 1 private
Avg Score
6.7
out of 10
Median Home
$175,000
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
10
9 public · 1 private
Avg Score
6.7
out of 10
Median Home
$175,000
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 8.7/10 despite 62% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Russellville schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Russellville
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Center Valley Elem. School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Sequoyah Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Russellville Intermediate School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Russellville Middle School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | St John Catholic School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Russellville High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Dwight Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Russellville Jr. High School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Crawford Elementary School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Oakland Heights Elem. School | 4.2 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.7/10
- Median household income
- $52,014
- Median home value
- $175,000
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29%
- Avg commute
- 18 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 63%
60% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Russellville compares
Arkansas rank
#43 of 123
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Arkansas avg (6.3)
Median household income
$52k
94% of Arkansas median
Schools in this city
10
About Schools in Russellville, Arkansas
Russellville, Arkansas offers parents a public school system of 9 ranked schools spanning elementary through high school, with an average score of 6.2 out of 10 across the district. That average tells only part of the story — 3 of those 9 schools, or 33%, score 7 or above, meaning strong options exist for families who choose carefully.
At the top sits Sequoyah Elementary School, the city's highest-rated school at 8.7 out of 10. Russellville High School follows closely at 8.5, a score that places it among the stronger public high schools in the region. Russellville Middle School rounds out the top tier at 8.3, giving families a clear and consistent pathway through the upper end of the district from elementary through graduation. Few mid-sized Arkansas cities can point to three schools across three grade bands all scoring above 8.0 — that continuity is a genuine asset for families planning long-term.
Performance drops more sharply in the middle of the rankings. Dwight Elementary School scores 6.5 and Russellville Jr. High School scores 6.2, matching the citywide average. Parents with children at those schools will want to look closely at subject-level performance data and ask about specific programs before drawing conclusions, since a school near the average can still excel in targeted areas.
Practically speaking, Russellville rewards parents who look beyond a single number. The top three schools suggest the district can deliver strong academic outcomes when resources and population align, but the spread between the 8.7 top and the 6.2 average is wide enough to matter. Families zoned to Sequoyah, Russellville High, or Russellville Middle are in a strong position. Families zoned elsewhere should weigh whether magnet, open-enrollment, or transfer options within the district can connect their children to one of those higher-performing schools. With 9 ranked schools and a visible performance tier at the top, Russellville gives parents enough data to make a deliberate, informed choice.
Elementary Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 396 students · Kindergarten–4th | 8.7 | ||
| 2 | 538 students · Kindergarten–4th | 8.5 | ||
| 3 | 212 students · Kindergarten–4th | 5.6 | ||
| 4 | 366 students · Kindergarten–4th | 4.8 | ||
| 5 | 463 students · Pre-K–4th | 4.2 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | St John Catholic School
Private
74 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.2 | ||
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 386 students · 5th–5th | 8.0 |
| 2 | 789 students · 6th–7th | 7.5 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,282 students · 10th–12th | 7.0 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 884 students · 8th–9th | 5.3 |
Schools in Russellville
Russellville, Arkansas · 10 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$52,014
Median Home Value
$175,000
Median Rent
$862/mo
Population
41,927
College Educated
29%
Homeownership
63%
Avg Commute
18 min
Poverty Rate
19.4%
Community Profile
Russellville has a median household income of $52,014. It is an area where 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $175,000, with a median rent of $862/month. The area has a poverty rate of 19.4%. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 18 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Arkansas
- Elementary
- 6
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 1
- Other
- 1
Resources
School District
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Arkansas
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Russellville, Arkansas
How many schools are in Russellville, Arkansas?
Russellville has 10 schools, including 9 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Russellville, Arkansas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Russellville is 6.7 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Russellville, Arkansas?
The top-ranked school in Russellville on MySchoolScout is Center Valley Elem. School with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What is the best elementary school in Russellville, Arkansas?
The top-ranked elementary school in Russellville on MySchoolScout is Center Valley Elem. School with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What is the best middle school in Russellville, Arkansas?
The top-ranked middle school in Russellville on MySchoolScout is Russellville Intermediate School with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What is the best high school in Russellville, Arkansas?
The top-ranked high school in Russellville on MySchoolScout is Russellville High School with a composite score of 7.0/10.
How many school districts serve Russellville, Arkansas?
Russellville is served by 1 school district: Russellville School District.
What is the education level in Russellville, Arkansas?
According to Census data, 29% of adults in Russellville have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Russellville, Arkansas?
The median household income in Russellville is approximately $52,014 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Russellville, Arkansas?
Yes, Russellville has 1 private school alongside 9 public schools. The top-rated private school is St John Catholic School with a score of 7.2/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Russellville, Arkansas?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Russellville is 13.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Russellville, Arkansas?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arkansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.