Top Rankings
Russell County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,375 students in Russell County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Russell County School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,156 Schools
# Students
3,375 Students
1,259,966 Students
# Teachers
288 Teachers
88,446 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Russell County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#34 out of 135 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)58%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)73%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65%
59%
Graduation Rate
88%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.71
# American Indian Students
10 Students
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
19%
# Black Students
25 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
1%
22%
# White Students
3,280 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
97%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
176
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
247
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
242
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
236
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
217
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
233
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
224
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
219
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
226
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
260
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
301
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
269
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
251
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
274
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,685 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,913 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,685
$15,473
Spending / Student
$13,913
$15,228
Best Russell County School District Public Schools (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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
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
Rank: n/an/a
Stem For Life Governor's Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
One School Board Drive
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 889-6518
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 889-6518
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Russell County School District?
Russell County School District manages 13 public schools serving 3,375 students.
What is the rank of Russell County School District?
Russell County School District is ranked #34 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Russell County School District?
97% of Russell County School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Russell County School District?
Russell County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Russell County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,913 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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