For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,064 students in Russell County, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Russell County, 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.
Russell County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Russell County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Russell County (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: 25%
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 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Jamestown Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
342 S. Main Street
Jamestown, KY 42629
(270) 343-3966
Jamestown, KY 42629
(270) 343-3966
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Russell County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Russell County, KY include Russell Springs Elementary School, Salem Elementary School and Russell County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Russell County?
6 public schools are located in Russell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Russell County?
Russell County public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Russell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Russell County include: Russell Springs Elementary School vs. Jamestown Elementary School, Russell Springs Elementary School vs. Salem Elementary School
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