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Best Schools in Russell, Kentucky

4 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 Middle · 2 High

Public: 4
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 6.6/10
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Choosing a school in Russell?

Use this page to compare every school in Russell by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Russell High School

7.7/10

High · Russell Independent. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Russell Middle School

6.7/10

Middle · Russell Independent. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Russell Primary School

5.3/10

Elementary · Russell Independent. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Russell for 2026 are Russell High School (7.7/10), Russell Middle School (6.7/10), and Russell Primary School (5.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 3 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

4

in this city

Avg Score

6.6

out of 10

Median Home

$169,900

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Russell

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Russell High School 7.7 / 10
2 Russell Middle School 6.7 / 10
3 Russell Primary School 5.3 / 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
6.6/10

33% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$66,114

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$169,900

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
31%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
27 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
79%

Of occupied housing units

How Russell compares

Kentucky rank

#50 of 137

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Kentucky avg (6.2)

Median household income

$66k

111% of Kentucky median

Schools in this city

3

About Schools in Russell, Kentucky

Russell, Kentucky is home to 4 schools, including 4 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.

With an average rating of 6.6 out of 10, schools in Russell show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Russell is Russell High School with a composite score of 7.7/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Russell is served by 1 school district: Russell Independent. These districts collectively serve 2,048 students.

Russell's community shows 31% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $66,114. The poverty rate in the area is 11.7%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 41169 (4)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 459 students · Pre-K–2nd 5.3

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 509 students · 6th–8th 6.7

High Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1 619 students · 9th–12th 7.7
2 15 students · 5th–12th

Schools in Russell

Russell, Kentucky · 4 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$66,114

Median Home Value

$169,900

Median Rent

$807/mo

Population

5,527

College Educated

31%

Homeownership

79%

Avg Commute

27 min

Poverty Rate

11.7%

Community Profile

Russell has a median household income of $66,114. It is an area where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $169,900, with a median rent of $807/month. The area has a poverty rate of 11.7%. The average commute for residents is 27 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Russell, Kentucky

How many schools are in Russell, Kentucky?

Russell has 4 schools, including 4 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Russell, Kentucky?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Russell is 6.6 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 Russell, Kentucky?

The top-ranked school in Russell on MySchoolScout is Russell High School with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What is the best elementary school in Russell, Kentucky?

The top-ranked elementary school in Russell on MySchoolScout is Russell Primary School with a composite score of 5.3/10.

What is the best middle school in Russell, Kentucky?

The top-ranked middle school in Russell on MySchoolScout is Russell Middle School with a composite score of 6.7/10.

What is the best high school in Russell, Kentucky?

The top-ranked high school in Russell on MySchoolScout is Russell High School with a composite score of 7.7/10.

How many school districts serve Russell, Kentucky?

Russell is served by 1 school district: Russell Independent.

What is the education level in Russell, Kentucky?

According to Census data, 31% of adults in Russell have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Russell, Kentucky?

The median household income in Russell is approximately $66,114 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Russell, Kentucky?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Russell is 15.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Russell, Kentucky?

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, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.