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6.3avg / 10

Russellville Independent School District

School District · Russellville, Kentucky

Students: 1,062
Teachers (FTE): 70

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,062

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.2:1

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Evaluating Russellville Independent?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Russellville Independent as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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

Russellville High School

7.2/10

Russellville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Russellville Middle School

6.8/10

Russellville · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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R E Stevenson Elementary School

4.9/10

Russellville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#81 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.1

above Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,527

+$541 vs Kentucky median

District size

1,062 students

Smaller than Kentucky median

The short answer

Russellville Independent ranks #81 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Russellville Independent's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Russellville High School (7.2/10), Russellville Middle School (6.8/10), and R E Stevenson Elementary School (4.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Russellville Independent

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

#SchoolRating
1Russellville High School7.2 / 10
2Russellville Middle School6.8 / 10
3R E Stevenson Elementary School4.9 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Russellville Independent

Russellville Independent is a Russellville, Kentucky school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 1,062 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1. District-level spending was $14,527 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.3/10, Russellville Independent demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Russellville High School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.

In standardized testing, Russellville Independent students show an average math proficiency of 30.6% and ELA proficiency of 39.7%.

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

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency30.6%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency39.7%
School
State
Not reported

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

Schools in Russellville Independent

3 schools

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Russellville
Total Enrollment
1,062
Teachers (FTE)
70
District spending per student
$14,527NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
29.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Russellville Independent?

Russellville Independent has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Russellville Independent?

The average composite rating for Russellville Independent is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Russellville Independent?

Russellville Independent's district-level spending was $14,527 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Russellville Independent?

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

What is the top-rated school in Russellville Independent?

Russellville High School is the highest-rated school in Russellville Independent with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What are the test scores in Russellville Independent?

Across schools in Russellville Independent with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Russellville Independent compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Russellville Independent has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 3 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.3/10
Math Proficiency
30.6%
ELA Proficiency
39.7%

Resources

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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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