Best Russell County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 214 students in Russell County, KS.
The top-ranked public high school in Russell County, KS is Russell Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Russell County, KS public high school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Russell County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Russell County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Russell Junior-senior High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Russell County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Russell Junior-senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
565 State Street
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-5631
Gr: 7-12 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Russell County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Russell County, KS include Russell Junior-senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Russell County?
1 public high schools are located in Russell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Russell County?
Russell County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

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