For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,780 students in Greenup County, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Greenup County, KY are Russell High School, Raceland-worthington High School and Russell Independent Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greenup County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Greenup County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public high schools.
Greenup County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Russell High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Greenup County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Russell High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
709 Red Devil Lane
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-9658
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-9658
Grades: 9-12
| 619 students
Rank: #22.
Raceland-worthington High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Ram Blvd
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-8221
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-8221
Grades: 9-12
| 317 students
Rank: #33.
Russell Independent Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
705 Red Devil Lane
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-1256
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-1256
Grades: 5-12
| 15 students
Rank: #44.
Greenup County High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
196 Musketeer Drive
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 473-9812
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 473-9812
Grades: 9-12
| 829 students
Rank: n/an/a
Greenup County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
146 Musketeer Drive
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 473-9344
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 473-9344
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Russell Area Technology Center
Vocational School
705 Red Devil Lane
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-1256
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-1256
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Greenup County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1900 Long St
Flatwoods, KY 41139
(606) 836-8186
Flatwoods, KY 41139
(606) 836-8186
Grades: 4-5
| 292 students
Rr 4 Box 247
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-2699
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-2699
Grades: 4-5
| 181 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Greenup County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Greenup County, KY include Russell High School, Raceland-worthington High School and Russell Independent Alternative School.
How many public high schools are located in Greenup County?
6 public high schools are located in Greenup County.
What is the racial composition of students in Greenup County?
Greenup County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Greenup County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Greenup County include: Greenup County High School vs. Russell High School, Russell High School vs. Greenup County High School, Raceland-worthington High School vs. Russell High School
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