For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,557 students in 42642, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in 42642, KY are Russell Springs Elementary School, Salem Elementary School and Russell County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 42642 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 42642, KY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 42642, KY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Russell Springs Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1554 N Hwy 127
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-3587
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-3587
Gr: PK-5 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1409 S Hwy 76
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-6197
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-6197
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Russell County Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2258 S Hwy 127
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-2224
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-2224
Gr: 6-8 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
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
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What are the top-ranked public schools in 42642, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in 42642, KY include Russell Springs Elementary School, Salem Elementary School and Russell County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 42642?
5 public schools are located in 42642.
What is the racial composition of students in 42642?
42642 public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
