Russell County High School vs Salem Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Russell County High School
Russell Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
859 students
Salem Elementary School
Russell Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
401 students
| Measure | Russell County High School Russell Springs, Kentucky | Salem Elementary School Russell Springs, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #178 of 214 | #386 of 707 |
| National rank | #13631 of 16,910 | #24638 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 859 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 859 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 70.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 52% |
| city | Russell Springs | Russell Springs |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salem Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 28.7).
- •Salem Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 24%).
- •Salem Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Russell County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 70.8%).
- •Salem Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.2).
- •Russell County High School is the larger school with 859 students compared with 401.
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 Russell County High School better than Salem Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Salem Elementary School ranks higher (50.8 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 Russell County High School and Salem Elementary School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Russell Springs and Russell Springs in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Russell County High School: 859. Salem Elementary School: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Russell County High School and Salem Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Russell County High School is 178th of 214 and Salem Elementary School is 386th of 707 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).