Jamestown Elementary School vs Russell County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jamestown Elementary School
Jamestown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
480 students
Russell County High School
Russell Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
859 students
| Measure | Jamestown Elementary School Jamestown, Kentucky | Russell County High School Russell Springs, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #464 of 707 | #178 of 214 |
| National rank | #27549 of 50,301 | #13631 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 480 | 859 |
| Enrollment | 480 | 859 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 24% |
| city | Jamestown | Russell Springs |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jamestown Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.5 vs 28.7).
- •Jamestown Elementary School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 24%).
- •Jamestown Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 37%).
- •Russell County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 75%).
- •Jamestown Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.2).
- •Russell County High School is the larger school with 859 students compared with 480.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jamestown Elementary School better than Russell County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Jamestown Elementary School ranks higher (46.5 vs 28.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Jamestown Elementary School and Russell County High School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Jamestown and Russell Springs in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jamestown Elementary School: 480. Russell County High School: 859. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jamestown Elementary School and Russell County High School rank in Kentucky?
Jamestown Elementary School is 464th of 707 and Russell County High School is 178th of 214 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).