For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 666 students in Russell County, KY.
The top ranked public middle school in Russell County, KY is Russell County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Russell County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Russell County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Russell County Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2258 S Hwy 127
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-2224
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-2224
Grades: 6-8
| 666 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Cumberland Area Technology Center
Vocational School
2330 Highway 127 South
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-6175
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-6175
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Russell County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1085 Hwy 1058
Jamestown, KY 42629
(270) 343-4666
Jamestown, KY 42629
(270) 343-4666
Grades: PK-6
| 149 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Russell County, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Russell County, KY include Russell County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Russell County?
2 public middle schools are located in Russell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Russell County?
Russell County public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% 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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