Russell Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Russell, Kentucky 41169 · Russell Independent
#35 of 217 middle schools in Kentucky
#3925 of 15,369 nationally
About Russell Middle School
Russell Middle School is a public middle located in Russell, in the Russell Independent school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 488 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 67.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 35th of 217 ranked middle schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (81th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (33th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 488.
There are 3 schools in Russell; Russell Middle School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)58%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)46.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Russell Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Russell Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Russell High School
Russell · Public high · Grades 9–12
615 students · 117 m away
Russell Primary School
Russell · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
494 students · 342 m away
Russell-McDowell Intermediate School
Flatwoods · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
442 students · 933 m away
Ironton High School
Ironton · Public high · Grades 9–12
377 students · 3.4 km away
Fairview High School
Ashland · Public high · Grades 7–12
257 students · 4.3 km away
Campbell Elementary School
Raceland · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
313 students · 4.4 km away
Raceland-Worthington Middle School
Raceland · Public middle · Grades 3–7
391 students · 4.5 km away
Raceland-Worthington High School
Raceland · Public high · Grades 8–12
387 students · 4.5 km away
Ironton Middle School
Ironton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
299 students · 4.7 km away
Ironton Elementary School
Ironton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
600 students · 4.7 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
North Marshall Middle School
Calvert City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
487 students
East Carter Middle School
Grayson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
490 students
Meece Middle School
Somerset · Public middle · Grades 5–8
486 students
Warren East Middle School
Bowling Green · Public middle · Grades 7–8
491 students
Casey County Middle School
Liberty · Public middle · Grades 6–8
497 students
West Hardin Middle School
Cecilia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
476 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Russell Middle School a good school?
Russell Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 67.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #35 of 217 in Kentucky. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Russell Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Russell Middle School ranks #35 of 217 middle schools in Kentucky and #3925 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Russell Middle School?
Russell Middle School had 488 students in 2025.
Is Russell Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Russell Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Russell Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Russell Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.