For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,244 students in the neighborhood of Russell, Louisville, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Russell are Grace M. James Academy Of Excellence and Central High Magnet Career Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Russell, Louisville, KY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Russell, Louisville, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High Magnet Career Academy, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in the neighborhood of Russell, Louisville, KY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grace M. James Academy Of Excellence
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1615 West Broadway
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8123
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8123
Gr: 6-9 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Central High Magnet Career Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1130 West Chestnut Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8226
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8226
Gr: 9-12 | 1,239 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Russell, Louisville, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Russell, Louisville, KY include Grace M. James Academy Of Excellence and Central High Magnet Career Academy.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Russell, Louisville?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Russell, Louisville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Russell, Louisville?
the neighborhood of Russell, Louisville public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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