At a glance
Reported students
652
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.16
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky middle enrollment
65th percentile
Compared with 217 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
632
Russell County Middle School: 652 reported students.
State peer staffing position
66th percentile
16.6:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 687
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37.25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.4:1
What the reported data says about Russell County Middle School
Russell County Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Russell Springs. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Russell County. NCES reports 652 students for 2024–25.
Among 217 middle schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 559 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 65th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.6:1, close to the Kentucky median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (80.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.5%). English learners represent 3.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Russell County Middle School
- 1How do the reported 16.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.16 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 68.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White80.7%
- Hispanic15.5%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Russell County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Russell Springs Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
632 reported students
Jamestown Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
480 reported students
Russell County High School
High · Grades 09–12
859 reported students
Salem Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
401 reported students
Public schools near Russell County Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Cumberland Area Technology Center High · Kentucky Tech System | 08–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Russell County High School High · Russell County | 09–12 | 859 | 0.1 mi |
| Russell Springs Elementary School Elementary · Russell County | PK–05 | 632 | 3.8 mi |
| Jamestown Elementary School Elementary · Russell County | PK–05 | 480 | 3.8 mi |
| Salem Elementary School Elementary · Russell County | PK–05 | 401 | 5.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Russell County Middle School
What grades does Russell County Middle School serve?
Russell County Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Russell County.
How many students attend Russell County Middle School?
Russell County Middle School reported 652 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 65th percentile among 217 Kentucky middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 687 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Russell County Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 16.6:1, based on 652 students and 39.16 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Russell County Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Russell County Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Russell County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Russell County Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
68.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Russell County Middle School in?
Russell County Middle School is part of Russell County, based in Jamestown, KY, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Russell County Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lake Cumberland Area Technology Center (under 0.1 mi), Russell County High School (0.1 mi), Russell Springs Elementary School (3.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.