Total enrollment
1,611
-211 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in Russell
Kentucky · Public K-12
Russell, Kentucky runs a public-school system of 5 campuses with combined enrollment around 1,611 (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high).
7-year change in Russell
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
+1 (+33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 94%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Area Technology Center | High | 08-12 | 0 |
| Russell High School | High | 09-12 | 615 |
| Russell Independent Alternative School | High | 05-12 | 14 |
| Russell Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 488 |
| Russell Primary School | Elementary | PK-02 | 494 |
About Russell
Across Russell, Kentucky, 5 public schools enrolls about 1,611 students between them.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city comprises 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high.
Schools in Russell average about 322 students each, 31% meaningfully below the Kentucky norm.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Russell has contracted 12% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,822 students to 1,611. Russell now counts 4 public schools, up from 3 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 94% to 91% over the same window.
On allk12, the community for Russell discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.