Summary:
The city of Russell Springs, Kentucky is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The Russell County school district is ranked 27 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Russell Springs Elementary School stands out as a top-performing school, ranking 71 out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school consistently achieves high test scores, with 63-75% of students proficient or better in reading and 40-68% in math across grades 3-5. It also excels in writing, with 79% of 5th graders proficient or better. In contrast, Salem Elementary School has a higher free/reduced lunch rate of 73.28% compared to Russell Springs Elementary's 73.28%.
At the high school level, Russell County High School stands out with a 4-star rating and a 94.8% four-year graduation rate, which is impressive. The high school also has above-average test scores, with 47% of 11th graders proficient or better in English, 34% in math, and 41% in reading. However, Russell County Middle School lags behind, ranking in the middle of Kentucky middle schools, suggesting an area for improvement within the district.
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