Enrollment
859
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Russell Springs, KY
Russell County High School
Federal NCES profile for Russell County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210516001265
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Russell County High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Russell Springs · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Russell County High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Russell County High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Russell Springs, KY.
School address
District: Russell County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210516001265 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Russell County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Russell County High School
Russell County High School is a higher-need, large high school in Russell Springs, Kentucky, enrolling 859 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.9% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 91% of state schools at 859 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 284 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #97.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 286 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 219 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 859 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Russell County also operates Russell County Middle School (652 students) and Russell Springs Elementary School (632 students) alongside Russell County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Russell County High School compares
Russell County High School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▲ 3% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 859 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
859
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 66% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,803
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
161
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Russell County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Russell County, which includes Russell County High School.
$12,803
Per student
-3%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.0%
State 55.1%
Federal 23.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Russell County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Russell Springs Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jamestown Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salem Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Russell County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~859 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Russell County High School
How many students attend Russell County High School?
Russell County High School has 859 students enrolled. It is a high school in Russell Springs, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russell County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Russell County High School is 16.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Russell County High School?
60.9% of students at Russell County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Russell County High School?
The largest demographic group at Russell County High School is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Russell Springs, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Russell County High School?
Russell County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Russell County High School rank among public schools in Russell Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Russell County High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Russell Springs, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Russell Springs on the city page.
Is Russell County High School a good school?
Russell County High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Russell County?
Besides Russell County High School, Russell County also operates Russell County Middle School (652 students), Russell Springs Elementary School (632 students), and Jamestown Elementary School (480 students). See the Russell County district page for the complete list.
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