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Best Schools in Russell, Louisville, KY
Russell, Louisville, KY has 17 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 6 elementary) serving 14,354 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in Russell don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Russell, Louisville, KY
The top high schools in Russell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ballard High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2014 Students
2. Eastern High
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2036 Students
3. Central High Magnet Career Academy
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1220 Students
4. Waggener High
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 863 Students
5. Seneca High
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1309 Students
6. The Academy @ Shawnee
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 532 Students
Best Middle Schools in Russell, Louisville, KY
The top middle schools in Russell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crosby Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1016 Students
2. Grace M. James Academy Of Excellence
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 10 • 361 Students
3. Highland Middle
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 801 Students
4. Westport Middle
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1177 Students
5. Stuart Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1105 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Russell, Louisville, KY
The top elementary schools in Russell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Engelhard Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 276 Students
2. Foster Traditional Academy
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 578 Students
3. Coleridge-taylor Montessori Elementary
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 404 Students
4. Atkinson Academy
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 327 Students
5. Byck Elementary
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 287 Students
6. Emma L. Minnis Junior Academy
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Emma L. Minnis Junior Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 48 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Russell, Louisville, KY
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Russell, Louisville, KY has a total population of 7,241 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Russell, Louisville, KY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Russell, Louisville, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
52.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
11.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
40.72 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Russell, Louisville, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Russell, Louisville, KY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Russell, Louisville, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Russell, Louisville, KY
How many schools are in Russell, Louisville, KY?
Russell, Louisville, KY has 17 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 14,354 students in total.
How do schools in Russell perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Russell score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in Russell don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Russell?
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.
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- Projected: 24%
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- Projected: 14%
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