Russell County Middle School vs Russell Springs Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Russell County Middle School
Russell Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
652 students
Russell Springs Elementary School
Russell Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
632 students
| Measure | Russell County Middle School Russell Springs, Kentucky | Russell Springs Elementary School Russell Springs, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #78 of 217 | #198 of 707 |
| National rank | #5528 of 15,369 | #17020 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 652 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 652 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.1% | 71.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 64% |
| city | Russell Springs | Russell Springs |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Russell Springs Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.7 vs 59.8).
- •Russell Springs Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 59%).
- •Russell Springs Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 64%).
- •Russell County Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.1% vs 71.5%).
- •Russell Springs Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.7).
- •Russell County Middle School is the larger school with 652 students compared with 632.
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 Middle School better than Russell Springs Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Russell Springs Elementary School ranks higher (61.7 vs 59.8 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 Middle School and Russell Springs Elementary School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Russell Springs and Russell Springs in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Russell County Middle School: 652. Russell Springs Elementary School: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Russell County Middle School and Russell Springs Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Russell County Middle School is 78th of 217 and Russell Springs Elementary School is 198th of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).