Russell County School District, Kentucky
Russell County School District is a unified school district in Russell County, Kentucky, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 18,221 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 253 sq mi (656 km²) of land.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 18,221
- Grades
- Pre-K to 12
- Type
- Unified school district
- County
- Russell County
- Land area
- 253 sq mi (656 km²)
- Median household income
- $44,738 ± $7,625
- Median home value
- $163,200 ± $15,291
- Water area
- 29.6 sq mi (76.7 km²)
- State
- Kentucky
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2105160
- Coordinates (central point)
- 36.990587, -85.054950
These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Towns, townships and communities in Russell County School District, largest first
- Russell Springs (city)2,773 people
- Jamestown (city)1,739 people
A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.
Bordering unified school districts, nearest first
- Adair County School District15 mi northwest
- Wayne County School District18 mi southeast
- Clinton County School District19 mi south
- Cumberland County School District23 mi southwest
- Casey County School District24 mi north
- Pulaski County School District28 mi east
These share a boundary with Russell County School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.
Before using this answer for enrollment
A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Russell County School District before you rely on it.
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