For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,780 students in Greenup County, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Greenup County, KY are Russell High School, Raceland-worthington High School and Russell Independent Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greenup County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Greenup County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public high schools.
Greenup County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Greenup County High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Greenup County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Russell High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
709 Red Devil Lane
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-9658
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-9658
Gr: 9-12 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Raceland-worthington High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Ram Blvd
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-7141
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-7141
Gr: 8-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Russell Independent Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
705 Red Devil Lane
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-1256
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-1256
Gr: 5-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Greenup County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
196 Musketeer Drive
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 473-9812
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 473-9812
Gr: 9-12 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Greenup County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
146 Musketeer Drive
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 473-9344
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 473-9344
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Russell Area Technology Center
Vocational School
705 Red Devil Lane
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-1256
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-1256
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Greenup County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Greenup County, KY include Russell High School, Raceland-worthington High School and Russell Independent Alternative School.
How many public high schools are located in Greenup County?
6 public high schools are located in Greenup County.
What is the racial composition of students in Greenup County?
Greenup County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Greenup County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Greenup County include: Russell High School vs. Greenup County High School
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