For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 951 students in Russell, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Russell, KY are Russell High School, Raceland-worthington High School and Russell Independent Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Russell, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Russell have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kentucky public high schools.
Russell, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Russell High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Russell, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Russell High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
709 Red Devil Lane
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-9658
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-9658
Grades: 9-12
| 619 students
Rank: #22.
Raceland-worthington High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Ram Blvd
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-8221
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-8221
Grades: 9-12
| 317 students
Rank: #33.
Russell Independent Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
705 Red Devil Lane
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-1256
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-1256
Grades: 5-12
| 15 students
Rank: n/an/a
Russell Area Technology Center
Vocational School
705 Red Devil Lane
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-1256
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-1256
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Russell, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Russell, KY include Russell High School, Raceland-worthington High School and Russell Independent Alternative School.
How many public high schools are located in Russell?
4 public high schools are located in Russell.
What is the racial composition of students in Russell?
Russell public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Russell are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Russell include: Raceland-worthington High School vs. Russell High School
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