Russell County High School

2166 S Hwy 127, Russell Springs, KY 42642

BSchola Grade
Grades
9–12
High
Students
859
Enrolled 2024–25
Students per teacher
16 : 1
Full-time teachers
District
Russell County
Russell County

Schola Grade B · Above average

Letter grade (A–F) · compared with 214 Kentucky high schools · How we grade
Test scores44% proficient in math & reading
63rdpercentile
Equity37% of low-income students proficient
75thpercentile
Attendance31% chronically absent
54thpercentile
Graduation rate98% graduate in 4 years
84thpercentile
College readinessAt least 43% take AP, IB or dual-enrollment courses
92ndpercentile
Class size16 students per teacher
60thpercentile

Percentiles compare this school with other Kentucky high schools; the line marks the middle. Data: test scores 2021–22, graduation and absenteeism 2022–23 (U.S. Department of Education, EDFacts); coursework 2023–24 (Civil Rights Data Collection); staffing 2024–25 (NCES).

About Russell County High School

Russell County High School is a public high school in Russell Springs, Kentucky, serving grades 9–12. It is part of Russell County. The school is located in a remote rural area in Russell County.

In the 2024–25 school year, 859 students were enrolled, with about 16 students for every full-time teacher. That ratio is larger than the typical Kentucky high school (15.2 students per teacher). Its Schola Grade is B (above average), compared with 214 Kentucky high schools.

Grades & enrollment

Students per grade, 2024–25Grades 9–12

Location & nearby schools

2166 S Hwy 127
Russell Springs, KY 42642
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School details

Type
Public School · What this means
Level
High
Grades offered
9–12
Enrollment (2024–25)
859 students
Students per teacher
16 to 1
AP courses offered
1
Charter school
No
Magnet school
No
Virtual learning
Offers virtual courses
Locale
Rural — Remote
School district
Russell County
County
Russell County
NCES school ID
210516001265

Schools near Russell County High School

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School data comes from the U.S. Department of Education: the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and EDGE school locations (2024–25) and Private School Survey (2023–24), the Civil Rights Data Collection (2023–24), and EDFacts (test results 2021–22; graduation and chronic absenteeism 2022–23), plus other public sources. Please contact the school to confirm enrollment, programs, and other details. How we source data.