<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top RankingsÂé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½>
Russell Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 459 students in Russell Independent School District.
Public Preschools in Russell Independent School District have a diversity score of 0.16, which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 0.41.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">OverviewÂé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½><Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="student-by-grade">Student By GradeÂé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½> <Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="district-rank">District RankÂé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½><Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethnicity">Students by Ethnicity:Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½> <Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and SpendingÂé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½>
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
542 Schools
# Students
2,048 Students
226,650 Students
# Teachers
135 Teachers
15,354 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Russell Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#23 out of 172 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Diversity Score
0.16
0.41
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
1%
8%
% White
91%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
The revenue/student of $12,975 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,250. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,164 is higher than the state median of $13,989. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,975
$14,250
Spending / Student
$14,164
$13,989
Best Russell Independent School District Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Russell Primary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
710 Red Devil Lane
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-0007
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-0007
Gr: PK-2 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Articles
Zero Tolerance Policies in Public Schools Today
An updated look at zero tolerance policies in public schools, including current trends, costs, legal concerns, and what parents need to know now.
The Pros and Cons of Tracking in Schools Today
Explore the advantages and drawbacks of academic tracking in today’s public schools, including equity, outcomes, and what parents should consider.
Budgeting Hidden Costs of Public Schooling in 2026
Learn how families budget for school lunch, after-school care, and activities, the hidden costs of public schooling in 2026.
