For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 860 students in Russell County, KY.
The top-ranked public high school in Russell County, KY is Russell County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Russell County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Russell County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public high schools.
Russell County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Russell County 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Russell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Russell County High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2166 S Hwy 127
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-3341
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-3341
Gr: 9-12 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Cumberland Area Technology Center
Vocational School
2330 Highway 127 South
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-6175
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-6175
Gr: 8-12
Russell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1085 Hwy 1058
Jamestown, KY 42629
(270) 343-4666
Jamestown, KY 42629
(270) 343-4666
Gr: PK-6 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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What are the top-ranked public high schools in Russell County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Russell County, KY include Russell County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Russell County?
2 public high schools are located in Russell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Russell County?
Russell County public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).