For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 214 students in Russell County, KS.
The top ranked public high school in Russell County, KS is Russell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Russell County, KS public high school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Russell County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Russell County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Russell High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Russell County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Russell High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
565 State Street
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-5631
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-5631
Grades: 9-12
| 214 students
Russell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
130 North Greeley
Lucas, KS 67648
(785) 525-6244
Lucas, KS 67648
(785) 525-6244
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
400 North Fairview Ave
Luray, KS 67649
(785) 698-2217
Luray, KS 67649
(785) 698-2217
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Russell County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Russell County, KS include Russell High School.
How many public high schools are located in Russell County?
1 public high schools are located in Russell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Russell County?
Russell County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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