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Logan County Schools & Education

School Score

43/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

90.9%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

90.9%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 93.8%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,670

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,894

School Score

43/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 57/100

State Score Position

#106

of 120 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Logan County

Measured School Summary

Logan County performs at an average level with a school score of 43/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.9%.

Funding Context

At $6,670 per pupil, Logan County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 24% below the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Logan 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

13 public schools and 2 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

43/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #106 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.

Completion

90.9%

2.9 pts below the state average

Funding context

$6,670

$224 below the state average

School coverage

13

2 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

Logan County has 13 public schools across 2 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.

Parent decision brief

What Logan 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.

Dominant-district county

Logan County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 8 of 13 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#106

of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 14 points below 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.

Logan County

Elementary and high visible

3,430 students

Elementary 6Middle 0High 2Other 0

8 listed schools in this county slice.

Russellville Independent

Elementary to high school visible

1,168 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 1

4 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Logan County is the largest listed district slice, with 8 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 Logan County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Logan County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Logan 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.

Diverse School Options in Logan County

Logan County features a robust system of 13 public schools serving 4,598 students. The infrastructure includes seven elementary schools, four high schools, and specialized alternative settings.

A Tale of Two Districts

Logan County district is the largest with 3,430 students across eight schools, while Russellville Independent serves 1,168 students. Both districts operate without charter schools, though two alternative schools are available to support students.

A Mix of Rural and Town Life

While 11 schools are rural, two are located in town settings, offering a blend of environments with an average size of 383 students. Logan County High is the largest campus with 953 students, while Auburn Elementary is a large K-8 hub with 690 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

13

in Logan County

Reported Enrollment

4,598

13 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary7
Middle1
High4
Other1

2 School Districts in Logan County

Logan County

Guide
8 schools
3,430 students
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Russellville Independent

4 schools
1,168 students

13 Public Schools in Logan County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 13 of 13 matching schools

Logan County High School

Logan County

Russellville, 42276 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High953 students

Auburn Elementary School

Logan County

Auburn, 42206 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary690 students

Lewisburg Elementary School

Logan County

Lewisburg, 42256 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary484 students

R E Stevenson Elementary School

Russellville Independent

Russellville, 42276 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary481 students

Chandlers Elementary School

Logan County

Russellville, 42276 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary445 students

Olmstead Elementary School

Logan County

Olmstead, 42265 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary402 students

Adairville Elementary School

Logan County

Adairville, 42202 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary351 students

Russellville High School

Russellville Independent

Russellville, 42276 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High335 students

Russellville Middle School

Russellville Independent

Russellville, 42276 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle237 students

Russellville Primary Academy

Russellville Independent

Russellville, 42276 / Town: Distant

RecordPKOther115 students

The Academy

Logan County

Russellville, 42276 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–12Alternative98 students

Cougar Virtual Academy

Logan County

Russellville, 42276 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Virtual7 students

Logan County Career and Technical Center

Kentucky Tech System

Russellville, 42276 / Rural: Fringe

Record8–12Vocational0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,670

State avg $6,894

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Kentucky counties have the highest graduation rates?
Rockcastle County (99.0%), Taylor County (98.5%), and Carter County (98.0%) currently lead Kentucky among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Kentucky?
Across Kentucky counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,894. The highest current county values are Wolfe County ($9,307), Fayette County ($8,810), and Jefferson County ($8,382). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Logan County?
Logan County has a school score of 43/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Logan County?
The high school graduation rate in Logan County is 90.9%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Logan County spend per student?
Logan County spends $6,670 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Logan County, Kentucky — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Logan County, Kentucky?

Logan County features a robust system of 13 public schools serving 4,598 students. The infrastructure includes seven elementary schools, four high schools, and specialized alternative settings.

What are the major school districts in Logan County, Kentucky?

Logan County district is the largest with 3,430 students across eight schools, while Russellville Independent serves 1,168 students. Both districts operate without charter schools, though two alternative schools are available to support students.

What is the school experience like in Logan County?

While 11 schools are rural, two are located in town settings, offering a blend of environments with an average size of 383 students. Logan County High is the largest campus with 953 students, while Auburn Elementary is a large K-8 hub with 690 students.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.