Best Schools in Russell, MS
Russell, MS has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,170 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Russell exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Russell, MS
The top high schools in Russell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northeast Lauderdale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 642 Students
2. Southeast Lauderdale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 396 Students
Best Middle Schools in Russell, MS
The top middle schools in Russell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southeast Lauderdale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 365 Students
2. Northeast Lauderdale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 565 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Russell, MS
The top elementary schools in Russell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southeast Lauderdale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 503 Students
2. Northeast Lauderdale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 699 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Russell, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Russell, MS has a total population of 740 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Russell, MS
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, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Russell, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Russell, MS.
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, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Russell, MS
How many schools are in Russell, MS?
Russell, MS has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,170 students in total.
How do schools in Russell perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Russell score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Russell exceed 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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- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 10%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations