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6.7 avg / 10

Russell Independent School District

School District · Flatwoods, Kentucky

Students: 2,048
Teachers (FTE): 135
Estimated Scores: 25%

Avg Rating

6.7

out of 10

Schools

5

2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,327

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.2:1

How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#44 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.5

above Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,327

+$341 vs Kentucky median

District size

2,048 students

Typical than Kentucky median

About Russell Independent

Russell Independent is a Flatwoods, Kentucky school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,048 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1. The district invests $14,327 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.7/10, Russell Independent demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Russell High School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.

In standardized testing, Russell Independent students show an average math proficiency of 49.5% and ELA proficiency of 53.0%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 49.5%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 53.0%
School
State
N/A

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

District Details

City
Flatwoods
Total Enrollment
2,048
Teachers (FTE)
135
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Russell Independent?

Russell Independent has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Russell Independent?

The average composite rating for Russell Independent is 6.7/10. 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 Independent?

Russell Independent spends $14,327 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Russell Independent?

The average student-teacher ratio in Russell Independent is 15.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Russell Independent?

Russell High School is the highest-rated school in Russell Independent with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What are the test scores in Russell Independent?

Across schools in Russell Independent with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Russell Independent compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Russell Independent has an average school rating of 6.7/10 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
6.7/10
Math Proficiency
49.5%
ELA Proficiency
53.0%

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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