| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell County School District | Jamestown | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 3,005 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Russell County compares
It enrolls 3,005 students across 5 schools. Its rating of 8/10 is above the Kentucky average of 5.4/10.
School Districts in Russell County, Kentucky
Russell County has 1 public school district covering 2 zip codes. The top-rated district in Russell County is Russell County School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (KSA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Kentucky. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Russell County, KY?
1 school district serves zip codes in Russell County, KY. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Russell County, KY?
Of the districts serving Russell County, Russell County School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 79th percentile among Kentucky school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Kentucky reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Kentucky and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Kentucky only, never across state lines.