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Best Schools in Russellville, Kentucky

6 schools · 2 Elementary · 1 Middle · 3 High

Public: 6
Districts: 2
Avg Rating: 5.5/10
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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.

Shortlist starter

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

Russellville High School

7.2/10

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

Russellville Middle School

6.8/10

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

Logan County High School

6.4/10

High · Logan County. 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 Russellville High School (7.2/10), Russellville Middle School (6.8/10), and Logan County High School (6.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 6 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

6

in this city

Avg Score

5.5

out of 10

Median Home

$156,500

home value · ACS

Districts

2

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Russellville

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Russellville High School 7.2 / 10
2 Russellville Middle School 6.8 / 10
3 Logan County High School 6.4 / 10
4 R E Stevenson Elementary School 4.9 / 10
5 Chandlers Elementary School 4.8 / 10
6 The Academy 2.7 / 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
5.5/10

17% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$63,586

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$156,500

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
16%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
27 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
73%

Of occupied housing units

How Russellville compares

Kentucky rank

#110 of 137

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.8

below Kentucky avg (6.2)

Median household income

$64k

107% of Kentucky median

Schools in this city

6

About Schools in Russellville, Kentucky

Russellville, Kentucky is home to 6 schools, including 6 public schools. The city's schools span 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools.

With an average rating of 5.5 out of 10, schools in Russellville 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 Russellville is Russellville High School with a composite score of 7.2/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Russellville is served by 2 school districts: Logan County, Russellville Independent. These districts collectively serve 4,523 students.

Russellville's community shows 16% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $63,586. The poverty rate in the area is 14.7%.

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: 42276 (6)

Elementary Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1 460 students · Kindergarten–5th 4.9
2 485 students · Pre-K–8th 4.8

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 203 students · 6th–8th 6.8

High Schools

3 schools
# School Rating
1 314 students · 9th–12th 7.2
2 956 students · 9th–12th 6.4
3 75 students · 6th–12th 2.7

Schools in Russellville

Russellville, Kentucky · 6 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$63,586

Median Home Value

$156,500

Median Rent

$741/mo

Population

16,042

College Educated

16%

Homeownership

73%

Avg Commute

27 min

Poverty Rate

14.7%

Community Profile

Russellville has a median household income of $63,586. It is a community where 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $156,500, with a median rent of $741/month. The area has a poverty rate of 14.7%. 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 Russellville, Kentucky

How many schools are in Russellville, Kentucky?

Russellville has 6 schools, including 6 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Russellville, Kentucky?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Russellville is 5.5 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, Kentucky?

The top-ranked school in Russellville on MySchoolScout is Russellville High School with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What is the best elementary school in Russellville, Kentucky?

The top-ranked elementary school in Russellville on MySchoolScout is R E Stevenson Elementary School with a composite score of 4.9/10.

What is the best middle school in Russellville, Kentucky?

The top-ranked middle school in Russellville on MySchoolScout is Russellville Middle School with a composite score of 6.8/10.

What is the best high school in Russellville, Kentucky?

The top-ranked high school in Russellville on MySchoolScout is Russellville High School with a composite score of 7.2/10.

How many school districts serve Russellville, Kentucky?

Russellville is served by 2 school districts: Logan County, Russellville Independent.

What is the education level in Russellville, Kentucky?

According to Census data, 16% of adults in Russellville have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Russellville, Kentucky?

The median household income in Russellville is approximately $63,586 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

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

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Russellville 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 Russellville, 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.