Best High Schools in Russell Springs, KY

High schools
5
Students
4,435
Avg actual
37%
Avg projected
31%
Impact
exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Southwestern High School

B+

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pulaski County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students

2. Adair County High School

B

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Adair County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 791 Students

3. Russell County High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Russell County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 832 Students

4. Casey County High School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Casey County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 607 Students

5. Wayne County High School

D

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Wayne County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 940 Students

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Best Middle Schools in Russell Springs, KY

Middle schools
5
Students
3,408
Avg actual
39%
Avg projected
30%
Impact
exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Southern Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pulaski County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 941 Students

2. Russell County Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Russell County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 677 Students

3. Adair County Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Adair County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 598 Students

4. Wayne County Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Wayne County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 679 Students

5. Casey County Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Casey County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 513 Students

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Best Elementary Schools in Russell Springs, KY

Elementary schools
10
Students
4,925
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
28%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Nancy Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pulaski County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 317 Students

2. Russell Springs Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Russell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 625 Students

3. Salem Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Russell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 395 Students

4. Jamestown Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Russell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 476 Students

5. Adair County Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Adair County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 560 Students

6. Walnut Hill Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Casey County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 394 Students

7. Monticello Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Wayne County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 630 Students

8. Adair County Primary Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Adair County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 647 Students

9. Walker Early Learning Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Wayne County • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 405 Students

10. Bell Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Wayne County • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 476 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in Russell Springs, KY

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

Community Factors

Russell Springs, KY has a total population of 10,989 with 23% 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 Springs, KY

12,768

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

83%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

16%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Russell Springs, KY.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

16.77 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.50 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

14.26 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Russell Springs, KY.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,006 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

45 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Russell Springs, KY Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Russell Springs, KY

How many schools are in Russell Springs, KY?

Russell Springs, KY has 20 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 12,768 students in total.

How do schools in Russell Springs perform on state tests?

On average, 20 schools in Russell Springs score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Russell Springs greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Russell Springs?

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 Russell Springs, KY

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  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Fonthill, KY

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Esto, KY

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Karlus, KY

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Webbs Cross Roads, KY

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Jamestown, KY

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Sewellton, KY

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Craycraft, KY

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Montpelier, KY

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Every school in Russell Springs

Average SchoolGrade
B
Meeting or exceeding expectations
100%
Exceeding
50%
Avg actual scores
46.5%
Avg projected
32.3%

4 of 4 schools in Russell Springs carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

A: 1B: 1C: 2

All 4 public schools we grade in Russell Springs. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

High schools (1)

Middle and junior high schools (1)

Elementary and primary schools (2)