Southwestern High School vs. Russell County High School
Should you attend Southwestern High School or Russell County High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Southwestern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Russell County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,213 students in grades 9-12, Southwestern High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Serving 859 students in grades 9-12, Russell County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,213 students
859 students
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
54 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#254 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#499 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
10-14%
Graduation Rate
95%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
286
220
Grade 10 Students
321
214
Grade 11 Students
312
227
Grade 12 Students
288
195
Ungraded Students
6
3
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
15%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
86%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
1%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%