Russell High School vs Russell-McDowell Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 818 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Russell High School
Russell · Public high · Grades 9–12
615 students
Russell-McDowell Intermediate School
Flatwoods · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
442 students
| Measure | Russell High School Russell, Kentucky | Russell-McDowell Intermediate School Flatwoods, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #8 of 214 | #123 of 707 |
| National rank | #4270 of 16,910 | #13453 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 615 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.5% | 51.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 65% |
| city | Russell | Flatwoods |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (66.1 vs 67.0).
- •Russell High School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 65%).
- •Russell-McDowell Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 62%).
- •Russell High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.5% vs 51.8%).
- •Russell High School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.0).
- •Russell High School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 442.
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 High School better than Russell-McDowell Intermediate School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Russell High School and Russell-McDowell Intermediate School?
About 818 m in a straight line, between Russell and Flatwoods in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Russell High School: 615. Russell-McDowell Intermediate School: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Russell High School and Russell-McDowell Intermediate School rank in Kentucky?
Russell High School is 8th of 214 and Russell-McDowell Intermediate School is 123rd of 707 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).