Very Good
#232 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 18% in state
Russell County Middle School
Middle School · Russell County · Russell Springs, KY
A middle school in Russell Springs, KY where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2258 S Hwy 127, Russell Springs, KY 42642
- Math 52% proficient (2025)
- Reading 55% proficient (2025)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Russell County Middle School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Russell County Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated852/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Russell Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,100
Median home value
$138,700
Median rent
$686/mo
College educated
15.4%
Homeownership
73.9%
Poverty rate
22.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42642; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Russell County
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,881NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Russell County Middle School is listed in Russell County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Russell County Middle School
Russell County Middle School is a public middle school in Russell Springs, KY, part of Russell County, serving approximately 666 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #232 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Russell County Middle School
What grades does Russell County Middle School serve?
Russell County Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Russell County Middle School?
Russell County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 666 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russell County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Russell County Middle School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Russell County Middle School rank in KY?
Russell County Middle School ranks #232 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Russell County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Russell County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Russell County Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Russell County Middle School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Russell County Middle School a charter school?
No, Russell County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Russell County Middle School a Title I school?
No, Russell County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Russell County Middle School?
73.4% of students at Russell County Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 666
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Russell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.9%
- Phone
- (270) 866-2224
- Area population (ZIP 42642)
- 12,951
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 42642; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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