Best High Schools in Greenup County, KY

High schools
4
Students
1,835
Avg actual
36%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in Greenup County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Russell High School

A-

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Russell Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 668 Students

2. Raceland-worthington High School

C-

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Raceland-worthington Independent • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 307 Students

3. Greenup County High School

D+

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Greenup County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 849 Students

4. Russell Independent Alternative School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Russell Independent • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 11 Students

Best Middle Schools in Greenup County, KY

Middle schools
5
Students
2,189
Avg actual
36%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Greenup County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Russell Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Russell Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 511 Students

2. Raceland-worthington Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Raceland-worthington Independent • Public • Grades 3 - 7 • 447 Students

3. Mckell Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Greenup County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 361 Students

4. Boyd County Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Boyd County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 620 Students

5. Wurtland Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Greenup County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 250 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Greenup County, KY

Elementary schools
7
Students
2,448
Avg actual
34%
Avg projected
36%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top elementary schools in Greenup County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School

B-

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Russell Independent • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 456 Students

2. Greysbranch Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Greenup County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 299 Students

3. Wurtland Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Greenup County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 201 Students

4. Mckell Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Greenup County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 469 Students

5. Argillite Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Greenup County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 205 Students

6. Campbell Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Raceland-worthington Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 332 Students

7. Russell Primary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Russell Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 486 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Greenup County, KY

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Greenup County, KY has a total population of 35,962 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Greenup County, KY

6,508

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

19%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Greenup County, KY.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

14.72 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.83 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

12.89 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Greenup County, KY.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Greenup County, KY.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,438 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

43 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Greenup County, KY Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Greenup County, KY

How many schools are in Greenup County, KY?

Greenup County, KY has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,508 students in total.

How do schools in Greenup County perform on state tests?

On average, 17 schools in Greenup County score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Greenup County underperform expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Greenup County?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Greenup County, KY

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Boyd County, KY

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Lawrence County, OH

  • Actual: 62%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Scioto County, OH

  • Actual: 57%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Carter County, KY

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Wayne County, WV

  • Actual: 27%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cabell County, WV

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Lewis County, KY

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Lawrence County, KY

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Elliott County, KY

  • Actual: 27%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Gallia County, OH

  • Actual: 56%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations

Cities, towns and school districts in Greenup County

7 places in Greenup County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.

Cities and towns (7)

School districts (3)