Russell-McDowell Intermediate School vs Russell Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 744 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Russell-McDowell Intermediate School
Flatwoods · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
442 students
Russell Primary School
Russell · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
494 students
| Measure | Russell-McDowell Intermediate School Flatwoods, Kentucky | Russell Primary School Russell, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #123 of 707 | #285 of 707 |
| National rank | #13453 of 50,301 | #20418 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 442 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.8% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | – |
| Math proficiency | 65% | – |
| city | Flatwoods | Russell |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Russell-McDowell Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 56.8).
- •Russell-McDowell Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.8% vs 52%).
- •Russell Primary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.0).
- •Russell Primary School is the larger school with 494 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-McDowell Intermediate School better than Russell Primary School?
On the Success Index (US), Russell-McDowell Intermediate School ranks higher (67.0 vs 56.8 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-McDowell Intermediate School and Russell Primary School?
About 744 m in a straight line, between Flatwoods and Russell in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Russell-McDowell Intermediate School: 442. Russell Primary School: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Russell-McDowell Intermediate School and Russell Primary School rank in Kentucky?
Russell-McDowell Intermediate School is 123rd of 707 and Russell Primary School is 285th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).