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Best Greenup County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 5,703 students in Greenup County, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 56 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Greenup County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Greenup County, KY are Russell Primary School, Russell High School and Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greenup County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Greenup County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Greenup County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Russell Primary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
710 Red Devil Lane
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-0007
Gr: PK-2 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Russell High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
709 Red Devil Lane
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-9658
Gr: 9-12 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1900 Long Street
Flatwoods, KY 41139
(606) 836-8186
Gr: 3-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Raceland-worthington High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Ram Blvd
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-7141
Gr: 8-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Russell Independent Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
705 Red Devil Lane
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-1256
Gr: 5-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Russell Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
707 Red Devil Lane
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-8135
Gr: 6-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Raceland-worthington Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
502 Rams Blvd.
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-7141
Gr: 3-7 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
Greysbranch Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1487 Ohio River Road
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 473-9653
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #99.
Mckell Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
129 Bulldog Lane
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-3221
Gr: 6-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1010.
Greenup County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
196 Musketeer Drive
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 473-9812
Gr: 9-12 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
Campbell Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Ram Blvd
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-3844
Gr: PK-2 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1212.
Mckell Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
28978 Us 23 Hwy
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-3383
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1313.
Wurtland Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Center Ave
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 836-0025
Gr: 6-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1414.
Argillite Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4157 St. Rt. 1
Argillite, KY 41121
(606) 473-7213
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1515.
Wurtland Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
611 East St
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 836-6987
Gr: PK-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Greenup County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
146 Musketeer Drive
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
Gr: 8-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Greenup County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Greenup County, KY include Russell Primary School, Russell High School and Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Greenup County?
17 public schools are located in Greenup County.
What percentage of students in Greenup County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Greenup County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Greenup County?
Greenup County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Greenup County are often viewed compared to one another?

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