Greenup County Schools & Education
Greenup County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,392
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#50
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Greenup County
Measured School Summary
Greenup County performs at an average level with a school score of 60/100 and a solid graduation rate of 97.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,392 per pupil, Greenup County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 5% above the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Greenup County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
17 public schools and 3 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
60/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #50 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
3.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,392
$502 below the state average
School coverage
17
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Greenup County has 17 public schools across 3 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Greenup County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Greenup County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#50
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Greenup County
Elementary to high school visible
2,634 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
Russell Independent
Elementary to high school visible
2,132 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Raceland-Worthington Independent
Elementary to high school visible
1,086 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Greenup County is the largest listed district slice, with 7 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Greenup County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Greenup County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Greenup County, Kentucky
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Diverse Suburban School Network
Greenup County hosts 17 public schools across three districts, serving a total of 5,852 students. The county's infrastructure is robust, featuring seven elementary, four middle, and six high schools.
Three Distinct Learning Districts
Greenup County district serves 2,634 students, while Russell Independent and Raceland-Worthington Independent serve 2,132 and 1,132 students respectively. No charter schools operate here, as the existing districts provide high-quality options.
Suburban Focus with Personal Attention
With 14 schools in suburban settings, the county offers a residential feel with an average school size of 390. Greenup County High is the largest school with 849 students, while Russell Primary provides a specialized early start for 486 children.
School Overview
Total Schools
17
in Greenup County
Reported Enrollment
5,852
17 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Greenup County
Greenup County
Russell Independent
Raceland-Worthington Independent
17 Public Schools in Greenup County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 17 of 17 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenup County High School | Record | Greenup County | Greenup, 41144Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 849 |
| Russell High School | Record | Russell Independent | Russell, 41169Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 668 |
| Russell Middle School | Record | Russell Independent | Russell, 41169Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 511 |
| Russell Primary School | Record | Russell Independent | Russell, 41169Suburb: Midsize | PK–2 | Primary | 486 |
| Mckell Elementary School | Record | Greenup County | South Shore, 41175Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 469 |
| Russell-McDowell Intermediate School | Record | Russell Independent | Flatwoods, 41139Suburb: Midsize | 3–5 | Primary | 456 |
| Raceland-Worthington Middle School | Record | Raceland-Worthington Independent | Raceland, 41169Suburb: Midsize | 3–8 | Middle | 447 |
| Mckell Middle School | Record | Greenup County | South Shore, 41175Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 361 |
| Campbell Elementary School | Record | Raceland-Worthington Independent | Raceland, 41169Suburb: Midsize | PK–2 | Primary | 332 |
| Raceland-Worthington High School | Record | Raceland-Worthington Independent | Raceland, 41169Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 307 |
| Greysbranch Elementary School | Record | Greenup County | Greenup, 41144Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 299 |
| Wurtland Middle School | Record | Greenup County | Wurtland, 41144Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 250 |
| Argillite Elementary School | Record | Greenup County | Argillite, 41121Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 205 |
| Wurtland Elementary School | Record | Greenup County | Wurtland, 41144Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 201 |
| Russell Independent Alternative School | Record | Russell Independent | Russell, 41169Suburb: Midsize | 5–12 | Alternative | 11 |
| Greenup County Area Technology Center | Record | Kentucky Tech System | Greenup, 41144Suburb: Midsize | 8–12 | Vocational | 0 |
| Russell Area Technology Center | Record | Kentucky Tech System | Russell, 41169Suburb: Midsize | 8–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Russell Primary School
Russell Independent
Russell, 41169 / Suburb: Midsize
Mckell Elementary School
Greenup County
South Shore, 41175 / Town: Fringe
Russell-McDowell Intermediate School
Russell Independent
Flatwoods, 41139 / Suburb: Midsize
Raceland-Worthington Middle School
Raceland-Worthington Independent
Raceland, 41169 / Suburb: Midsize
Campbell Elementary School
Raceland-Worthington Independent
Raceland, 41169 / Suburb: Midsize
Raceland-Worthington High School
Raceland-Worthington Independent
Raceland, 41169 / Suburb: Midsize
Greysbranch Elementary School
Greenup County
Greenup, 41144 / Suburb: Midsize
Argillite Elementary School
Greenup County
Argillite, 41121 / Rural: Fringe
Wurtland Elementary School
Greenup County
Wurtland, 41144 / Suburb: Midsize
Russell Independent Alternative School
Russell Independent
Russell, 41169 / Suburb: Midsize
Greenup County Area Technology Center
Kentucky Tech System
Greenup, 41144 / Suburb: Midsize
Russell Area Technology Center
Kentucky Tech System
Russell, 41169 / Suburb: Midsize
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,392
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Greenup County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Greenup County, Kentucky?
Greenup County hosts 17 public schools across three districts, serving a total of 5,852 students. The county's infrastructure is robust, featuring seven elementary, four middle, and six high schools.
What are the major school districts in Greenup County, Kentucky?
Greenup County district serves 2,634 students, while Russell Independent and Raceland-Worthington Independent serve 2,132 and 1,132 students respectively. No charter schools operate here, as the existing districts provide high-quality options.
What is the school experience like in Greenup County?
With 14 schools in suburban settings, the county offers a residential feel with an average school size of 390. Greenup County High is the largest school with 849 students, while Russell Primary provides a specialized early start for 486 children.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.