Russell County High School

Summary:

Russell County High School is a public high school located in Russell Springs, Kentucky, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 832 students. The school is part of the Russell County School District, which is ranked 27th out of 159 districts in Kentucky and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Russell County High School has consistently ranked in the top half of Kentucky high schools, with a ranking of 78 out of 290 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the ACT and Kentucky State Assessments (KSA), is generally above the state average in several subject areas, including English, Mathematics, Reading, and Writing. However, the school's performance for special education and disabled students has been relatively lower, with these groups ranking in the bottom half or bottom third of Kentucky high schools.

Compared to the nearby schools, such as Wayne County High School and Adair County High School, Russell County High School generally outperforms them in academic metrics, such as test scores and graduation rates. The school's high percentage of free and reduced-lunch recipients (over 60%) suggests that it serves a population with significant economic challenges, which may impact academic performance and require additional resources and support.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2166 S Hwy 127
       Russell Springs, KY  42642


(270) 866-3341

District: Russell County

SchoolDigger Rank:
78th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,918 Help


Feeder schools for Russell County High School:

Elementary:    Jamestown Elementary School
    Russell Springs Elementary School
    Salem Elementary School
Middle:    Russell County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  832

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.4%
Hispanic:
12.1%
Two or more races:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.3% Help


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Compare Details Russell County High School ranks better than 73.1% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.99. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Russell County High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Russell County High School is $16,918.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Russell County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Russell County High School 78th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Russell County High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Russell County:

SchoolDigger ranks Russell County 27th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Russell County High School

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Rank History for all students at Russell County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 64.39 61st 217 71.9%
2008 68.57 44th 217 79.7%
2009 74.20 33rd 217 84.8%
2010 82.36 19th 223 91.5%
2011 69.99 46th 226 79.6%
2012 47.38 112th 229 51.1%
2013 52.02 139th 291 52.2%
2014 50.09 157th 290 45.9%
2015 58.79 122nd 295 58.6%
2016 54.25 132nd 288 54.2%
2017 70.13 71st 287 75.3%
2018 63.27 81st 271 70.1%
2019 35.21 184th 285 35.4%
2021 54.26 84th 267 68.5%
2022 68.69 53rd 271 80.4%
2023 48.03 136th 276 50.7%
2024 67.99 78th 290 73.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Russell County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.41 168th 226 25.7%
2023 20.66 142nd 162 12.3%
2024 14.19 159th 168 5.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Russell County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.71 47th 232 79.7%
2019 30.58 190th 254 25.2%
2021 38.15 155th 234 33.8%
2022 66.46 52nd 266 80.5%
2023 53.32 104th 272 61.8%
2024 68.67 59th 274 78.5%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Russell County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.35 1st 25 96.0%
2019 34.32 24th 33 27.3%
2021 53.97 10th 26 61.5%
2022 77.98 3rd 32 90.6%
2023 72.05 8th 37 78.4%
2024 69.18 9th 30 70.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Russell County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.20 44th 234 81.2%
2019 33.66 188th 249 24.5%
2021 53.30 82nd 236 65.3%
2022 56.09 100th 252 60.3%
2023 50.00 124th 253 51.0%
2024 67.03 71st 261 72.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Russell County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.05 137th 166 17.5%
2019 12.49 165th 166 0.6%
2021 21.33 134th 154 13.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Russell County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.29 5th 115 95.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Russell County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.18 135th 237 43.0%
2019 36.20 179th 251 28.7%
2021 49.72 90th 238 62.2%
2022 74.50 34th 257 86.8%
2023 46.46 129th 259 50.2%
2024 61.67 82nd 262 68.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Russell County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.59 72nd 88 18.2%
2022 55.57 46th 114 59.6%
2023 38.03 73rd 116 37.1%
2024 37.96 74th 124 40.3%
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Rank History for White students at Russell County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.05 79th 198 60.1%
2019 28.82 169th 219 22.8%
2021 40.93 110th 203 45.8%
2022 61.30 77th 260 70.4%
2023 42.53 140th 264 47.0%
2024 63.26 83rd 273 69.6%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Russell County High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 823 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 830
1989 604 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 608
1990 554 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1991 531 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1992 543 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1993 527 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1994 522 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1995 765 4 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 772
1996 765 4 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 772
1997 808 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 812
1998 806 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 810
1999 771 4 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 778
2000 750 3 2 2 0 n/a n/a 1 758
2001 702 4 1 0 3 n/a n/a 2 712
2002 790 5 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 800
2003 790 5 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 800
2004 821 6 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 830
2005 855 6 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 870
2006 850 6 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 868
2007 860 8 3 13 0 n/a n/a 1 885
2008 834 4 6 12 0 n/a n/a 2 858
2009 819 4 4 14 1 n/a n/a 5 847
2010 832 5 3 14 2 n/a n/a 2 858
2011 792 7 4 17 3 0 2 0 825
2012 831 7 2 12 4 0 5 0 861
2013 833 8 3 17 2 0 5 0 868
2014 817 10 5 18 1 0 5 0 856
2015 814 14 4 26 0 1 7 0 866
2016 766 17 2 29 0 2 5 0 821
2017 808 14 3 28 0 2 2 0 857
2018 822 11 3 36 1 2 1 0 876
2019 787 10 3 36 2 0 5 0 843
2020 769 11 5 55 2 0 6 0 848
2021 757 8 6 64 1 0 12 0 848
2022 703 7 9 91 1 0 12 0 823
2023 702 6 8 101 0 4 11 0 832

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Russell County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 830 43.2 19.2 n/a
1989 608 32.9 18.4 n/a
1990 557 34.1 16.3 n/a
1991 535 35.5 15.0 n/a
1992 551 35.5 15.5 n/a
1993 536 35.9 14.9 n/a
1994 528 36.5 14.5 n/a
1995 772 45.7 16.9 n/a
1996 772 45.7 16.9 n/a
1997 812 47.8 17.0 31.2
1998 810 46.9 17.3 35.8
1999 778 46.2 16.8 47.6
2000 758 48.1 15.8 47.3
2001 712 48.4 14.7 44.6
2002 800 45.0 17.8 77.4
2003 800 45.0 17.8 77.4
2004 830 45.0 18.4 n/a
2005 870 44.0 19.8 n/a
2006 868 49.4 17.6 55.6
2007 885 49.0 18.1 56.7
2008 858 55.0 15.6 57.8
2009 847 51.0 16.6 61.5
2010 858 36.0 23.8 64
2011 825 47.0 17.5 66.8
2012 861 48.0 17.9 67.4
2013 868 53.6 16.1 67.4
2014 856 56.7 15.0 64.6
2015 866 56.0 15.4 64.8
2016 821 54.0 15.2 64.6
2017 857 56.2 15.2 63
2018 876 56.7 15.4 62.4
2019 843 54.6 15.4 61.6
2020 848 53.7 15.7 59.7
2021 848 50.7 16.7 62.3
2022 823 53.7 15.3 62.3
2023 832 53.7 15.4 64.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Russell County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 830 43.2 19.2 n/a
1989 608 32.9 18.4 n/a
1990 557 34.1 16.3 n/a
1991 535 35.5 15.0 n/a
1992 551 35.5 15.5 n/a
1993 536 35.9 14.9 n/a
1994 528 36.5 14.5 n/a
1995 772 45.7 16.9 n/a
1996 772 45.7 16.9 n/a
1997 812 47.8 17.0 31.2
1998 810 46.9 17.3 35.8
1999 778 46.2 16.8 47.6
2000 758 48.1 15.8 47.3
2001 712 48.4 14.7 44.6
2002 800 45.0 17.8 77.4
2003 800 45.0 17.8 77.4
2004 830 45.0 18.4 n/a
2005 870 44.0 19.8 n/a
2006 868 49.4 17.6 55.6
2007 885 49.0 18.1 56.7
2008 858 55.0 15.6 57.8
2009 847 51.0 16.6 61.5
2010 858 36.0 23.8 64
2011 825 47.0 17.5 66.8
2012 861 48.0 17.9 67.4
2013 868 53.6 16.1 67.4
2014 856 56.7 15.0 64.6
2015 866 56.0 15.4 64.8
2016 821 54.0 15.2 64.6
2017 857 56.2 15.2 63
2018 876 56.7 15.4 62.4
2019 843 54.6 15.4 61.6
2020 848 53.7 15.7 59.7
2021 848 50.7 16.7 62.3
2022 823 53.7 15.3 62.3
2023 832 53.7 15.4 64.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Russell County High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $346 (3.1%) $169 (1.5%) $515 (4.7%) $9,024 (81.7%) $1,511 (13.7%) $10,535 (95.3%) $11,050
2019 $318 (2.3%) $315 (2.3%) $632 (4.7%) $9,264 (68.4%) $1,532 (11.3%) $10,796 (79.7%) $13,548
2020 $519 (2.4%) $204 (0.9%) $723 (3.3%) $9,809 (45.4%) $1,528 (7.1%) $11,337 (52.5%) $21,583
2021 $776 (3.9%) $650 (3.2%) $1,426 (7.1%) $8,913 (44.3%) $1,093 (5.4%) $10,006 (49.8%) $20,099
2022 $568 (3.4%) $881 (5.2%) $1,449 (8.6%) $10,037 (59.3%) $3,492 (20.6%) $13,529 (80.0%) $16,918

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Russell County High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 184th of 285 High schoolsRanks 136th of 276 High schools
 15.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English (Russell County High School)4244
 2%
   11th Grade English (Russell County)4244
 2%
   11th Grade English (Kentucky)49.147
 2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Russell County High School)23.633
 9.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Russell County)23.633
 9.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)36.433
 3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Russell County High School)37.342
 4.7%
   11th Grade Reading (Russell County)37.342
 4.7%
   11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)4644
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students843832
 1.3%
African American106
 40%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian38
 166.7%
Hispanic36101
 180.6%
Pacific Islander04
White787702
 10.8%
Two or More Races511
 120%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.6%64.3%
 2.7%


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Russell County High School ranks 78th of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 832 students attended Russell County High School.

Students at Russell County High School are 84% White, 12% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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