For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 3,679 students in Russell County, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 89 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Russell County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Russell County, VA are Belfast Elementary School, Council High School and Honaker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Russell County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Russell County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Russell County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belfast Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
646 Belfast School Rd.
Rosedale, VA 24280
(276) 880-2283
Rosedale, VA 24280
(276) 880-2283
Grades: PK-5
| 140 students
Rank: #22.
Council High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7608 Helen Henderson Hwy
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 859-9329
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 859-9329
Grades: 8-12
| 119 students
Rank: #33.
Honaker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Honaker Elementary Dr.
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 873-6301
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 873-6301
Grades: PK-7
| 579 students
Rank: #44.
Lebanon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 Charles C Long Drive
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 889-6539
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 889-6539
Grades: 8-12
| 606 students
Rank: #55.
Castlewood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
304 Blue Devil Circle
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 762-9449
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 762-9449
Grades: 8-12
| 314 students
Rank: #66.
Honaker High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1795 Thompson Creek Rd.
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 873-6363
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 873-6363
Grades: 8-12
| 435 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Lebanon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
56 George Ben Whited Drive
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 889-6531
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 889-6531
Grades: 2-4
| 307 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Swords Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3867 Swords Creek Rd.
Swords Creek, VA 24649
(276) 991-0016
Swords Creek, VA 24649
(276) 991-0016
Grades: PK-7
| 106 students
Rank: #99.
Lebanon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
53 George Ben Whited Dr.
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 889-6548
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 889-6548
Grades: 5-7
| 291 students
Rank: #1010.
Council Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7608 Helen Henderson Hwy
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 859-9329
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 859-9329
Grades: PK-7
| 185 students
Rank: #1111.
Castlewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
242 Blue Devil Circle
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 762-2315
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 762-2315
Grades: 2-7
| 237 students
Rank: n/an/a
Copper Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
23894 U.s. Highway 58
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 794-9306
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 794-9306
Grades: PK-1
| 122 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lebanon Primary
Magnet School
919 East Main Street
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 889-4507
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 889-4507
Grades: PK-1
| 238 students
Rank: n/an/a
Project Bridge/russell Co
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1315 East Main Street
Lebanon, VA 24266
(540) 889-6500
Lebanon, VA 24266
(540) 889-6500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Russell County Vocational
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1 Vocational School Road
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 889-6550
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 889-6550
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Russell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Appalachian Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
924 Clifton Farm Rd
Honaker, VA 24260
(540) 873-6854
Honaker, VA 24260
(540) 873-6854
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5168 Cleveland Rd
Cleveland, VA 24225
(276) 889-6534
Cleveland, VA 24225
(276) 889-6534
Grades: PK-7
| 132 students
Dickenson County Career Center (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
335 Vocational Drive
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 835-8049
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 835-8049
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8153 Swords Creek Rd.
Swords Creek, VA 24649
(276) 991-0001
Swords Creek, VA 24649
(276) 991-0001
Grades: PK-2
| 83 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Russell County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Russell County, VA include Belfast Elementary School, Council High School and Honaker Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Russell County?
15 public schools are located in Russell County.
What percentage of students in Russell County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Russell County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Russell County?
Russell County public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Russell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Russell County include: Honaker High School vs. Lebanon High School, Lebanon High School vs. Honaker High School, Castlewood High School vs. Honaker High School
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