Russell County Schools & Education
Russell County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
96.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
96.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,343
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#61
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Russell County
Measured School Summary
Russell County performs at an average level with a school score of 57/100 and a solid graduation rate of 96.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,343 per pupil, Russell County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 1% above the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Russell 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
6 public schools and 1 district 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
57/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #61 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
96.0%
2.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,343
$551 below the state average
School coverage
6
1 district 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
Russell County has 6 public schools across 1 district, 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 Russell 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.
Small-system county
Russell County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#61
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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.
Russell County
Elementary to high school visible
3,005 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Russell County is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Russell County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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 Russell 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.
Consistent Education in Russell County
Russell County operates six public schools that serve a total of 3,005 students. The infrastructure is comprised of three elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools under a single district management. This organized system provides a clear path for students from early childhood through high school.
Centralized Learning in Russell County
The Russell County school district manages five of the six schools and all 3,005 students in the area. There are no charter schools, meaning the traditional public system is the sole provider of education for local families. This single-district focus ensures that all resources are funneled into the primary county campuses.
A Unified Rural Learning Community
Every school in Russell County is classified as rural, creating a consistent environment for all students. The average school size is 601 students, with Russell County High School being the largest at 832. Even the smallest elementary schools, like Salem Elementary with 395 students, maintain a significant community presence.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Russell County
Reported Enrollment
3,005
6 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Russell County
Russell County
6 Public Schools in Russell 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 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell County High School | Record | Russell County | Russell Springs, 42642Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 832 |
| Russell County Middle School | Record | Russell County | Russell Springs, 42642Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 677 |
| Russell Springs Elementary School | Record | Russell County | Russell Springs, 42642Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 625 |
| Jamestown Elementary School | Record | Russell County | Jamestown, 42629Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 476 |
| Salem Elementary School | Record | Russell County | Russell Springs, 42642Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 395 |
| Lake Cumberland Area Technology Center | Record | Kentucky Tech System | Russell Springs, 42642Rural: Remote | 8–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Russell County High School
Russell County
Russell Springs, 42642 / Rural: Remote
Russell County Middle School
Russell County
Russell Springs, 42642 / Rural: Remote
Russell Springs Elementary School
Russell County
Russell Springs, 42642 / Rural: Remote
Jamestown Elementary School
Russell County
Jamestown, 42629 / Rural: Remote
Salem Elementary School
Russell County
Russell Springs, 42642 / Rural: Remote
Lake Cumberland Area Technology Center
Kentucky Tech System
Russell Springs, 42642 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,343
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Russell County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Russell County, Kentucky?
Russell County operates six public schools that serve a total of 3,005 students. The infrastructure is comprised of three elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools under a single district management. This organized system provides a clear path for students from early childhood through high school.
What are the major school districts in Russell County, Kentucky?
The Russell County school district manages five of the six schools and all 3,005 students in the area. There are no charter schools, meaning the traditional public system is the sole provider of education for local families. This single-district focus ensures that all resources are funneled into the primary county campuses.
What is the school experience like in Russell County?
Every school in Russell County is classified as rural, creating a consistent environment for all students. The average school size is 601 students, with Russell County High School being the largest at 832. Even the smallest elementary schools, like Salem Elementary with 395 students, maintain a significant community presence.
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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.