Russell High School vs Russell Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 117 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 Middle School
Russell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
488 students
| Measure | Russell High School Russell, Kentucky | Russell Middle School Russell, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #8 of 214 | #35 of 217 |
| National rank | #4270 of 16,910 | #3925 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 615 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.5% | 46.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 58% |
| city | Russell | Russell |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Russell Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 66.1).
- •Russell High School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 58%).
- •Russell Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Russell High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.5% vs 46.1%).
- •Russell High School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.8).
- •Russell High School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 488.
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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Russell Middle School ranks higher (67.4 vs 66.1 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 High School and Russell Middle School?
About 117 m in a straight line, between Russell and Russell in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Russell High School: 615. Russell Middle School: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Russell High School and Russell Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Russell High School is 8th of 214 and Russell Middle School is 35th of 217 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).