For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 984 students in Russell, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Russell, KY are Russell Independent Alternative School, Russell Middle School and Raceland-worthington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Russell, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Russell have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Russell, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Russell Independent Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
705 Red Devil Lane
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-1256
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-1256
Gr: 5-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Russell Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
707 Red Devil Lane
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-8135
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-8135
Gr: 6-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Raceland-worthington Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
502 Rams Blvd.
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-8014
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-8014
Gr: 3-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Russell Area Technology Center
Vocational School
705 Red Devil Lane
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-1256
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-1256
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Russell, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Russell, KY include Russell Independent Alternative School, Russell Middle School and Raceland-worthington Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Russell?
4 public middle schools are located in Russell.
What is the racial composition of students in Russell?
Russell public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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