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5 schools in Russell Springs

Kentucky · Public K-12

Russell Springs, Kentucky runs a public-school system of 5 campuses with combined enrollment around 2,544 (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).

7-year change in Russell Springs

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,544
-62 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
81%
was 88%
% Hispanic
16%
was 9%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Lake Cumberland Area Technology CenterHigh08-120
Russell County High SchoolHigh09-12859
Russell County Middle SchoolMiddle06-08652
Russell Springs Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05632
Salem Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05401

About Russell Springs

Across Russell Springs, Kentucky, 5 public schools serves about 2,544 students between them.

In terms of grade levels, the city consists of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 2,606 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,544 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 88% to 81% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Russell Springs discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Russell Springs, Kentucky?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Russell Springs, with a combined enrollment of about 2,544.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Russell Springs?
Russell Springs has 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Russell Springs?
Russell County High School is the largest public school in Russell Springs by enrollment, with approximately 859 students.
What school districts serve Russell Springs?
Russell Springs is served by 2 public school districts, including Russell County, Kentucky Tech System.
What grade levels do public schools in Russell Springs cover?
Public schools in Russell Springs serve students from pre-K through grade 12.