Russell High School vs. Greenup County High School
Should you attend Russell High School or Greenup County High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Russell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Greenup County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 615 students in grades 9-12, Russell High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Serving 807 students in grades 9-12, Greenup County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
615 students
807 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
52 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#198 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#700 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
18%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
169
196
Grade 10 Students
159
211
Grade 11 Students
157
219
Grade 12 Students
124
180
Ungraded Students
6
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
91%
95%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%