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Schools in Russell · Russell Independent School District

Russell’s public schools outscore 94% of Kentucky districts

51% of students in Russell’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Kentucky average (38%). The grade covers the public school district serving Russell, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Kentucky, not nationally.

#8of 139 Kentucky townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Kentucky state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
52%
▲ 7 pts vs KY 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
51%
▲ 13 pts vs KY 38%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 4–9 pts vs KY 91%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$14.1K
▼ 4% vs KY $14.8K
FY2024
Students per teacher
15.9
KY 15.4 · larger classes
Schools in town
0
2,039 students on the public path
In brief

Russell’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 52% and math 51% in spring 2022, against 45% and 38% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 91%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $14,142 per student, against $14,752 across Kentucky (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 3 the district’s path is Russell-McDowell Intermediate School, then Russell Middle School, then Russell High School. Enrollment is down 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Russell’s grade

A Test scoresB+ Graduation

A: better than 94% of Kentucky school districts, #8 of 139 Kentucky towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Kentucky average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Kentucky school districts we grade (172)Better than 94%
Lower resultsHigher results
Kentucky towns with similar household incomes (140)Better than 96%
A−A+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,165 test results and a graduating class of 175 could put Russell anywhere from A− to A+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Russell’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,165 in math, 1,165 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Russell, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–2Russell Primary SchoolRussell Independent School DistrictNo scores
3–5Russell-McDowell Intermediate Schoolin FlatwoodsA−
6–8Russell Middle SchoolRussell Independent School DistrictA−
9–12Russell High SchoolRussell Independent School DistrictA−

Russell’s public schools are run by Russell Independent School District, which also serves Bellefonte and Flatwoods. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Russell Independent School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 5 schools · 2,053 students, down 7% since 2020–21 · 15.9 per teacher (KY 15.4)
$14,142KY $14,752 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading52%
State average 44.7% · 1165 students tested
Math51%
State average 37.8% · 1165 students tested

Russell vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Kentucky towns that share Russell’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
RussellARussell Independent
FlatwoodsARussell Independent
Bellefonte—Russell Independent

All 2 neighbors share Russell Independent with Russell, so their letters differ mainly through other districts. Ironton, OH and Upper, OH border Russell but are graded on their own state’s tests, so they’re left out.

Every school in Russell

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Kentucky’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

Also serving Russellin other towns
Russell Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2
494 students15:1Rate it →
Russell-McDowell Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Flatwoods
A−
442 students17:1Rate it →
Russell Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
A−
488 students17:1Rate it →
Russell High School
High · Grades 9–12
A−
615 students16:1Rate it →

Questions about Russell’s schools

Are Russell’s schools good?

By Kentucky’s own tests, yes: the public schools Russell children attend outscore 94% of Kentucky’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #8 of 139 Kentucky towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 96%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Russell in?

Russell Independent School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,053 students in 5 schools (2024–25).

Where do Russell kids go to high school?

Russell High School, with 615 students; its own test results earn an A−.

What is Russell’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in Russell Independent School District graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky.

How much does Russell spend per student?

$14,142 in Russell Independent School District (FY2024), against $14,752 across Kentucky. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Kentucky. Stars are from neighbors.