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6.8 avg / 10

Russell County School District

School District · Jamestown, Kentucky

Students: 3,064
Teachers (FTE): 197

Avg Rating

6.8

out of 10

Schools

5

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,881

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.6:1

How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#35 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.6

above Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,881

$105 vs Kentucky median

District size

3,064 students

Larger than Kentucky median

About Russell County

Russell County is a Jamestown, Kentucky school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 3,064 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. The district invests $13,881 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.8/10, Russell County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Jamestown Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, Russell County students show an average math proficiency of 41.0% and ELA proficiency of 48.1%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Russell County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 41.0%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 48.1%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Russell County with test data.

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Jamestown
Total Enrollment
3,064
Teachers (FTE)
197
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Russell County?

Russell County has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Russell County?

The average composite rating for Russell County is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Russell County?

Russell County spends $13,881 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Russell County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Russell County is 15.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Russell County?

Jamestown Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Russell County with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What are the test scores in Russell County?

Across schools in Russell County with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Russell County compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Russell County has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.8/10
Math Proficiency
41.0%
ELA Proficiency
48.1%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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.

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