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%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,309 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), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
3,309 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
265 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
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
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
8%
% Hispanic
1%
19%
% Black
1%
22%
% White
97%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,978 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,191 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,978
$15,502
Spending / Student
$14,191
$15,257
Best Russell County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belfast Elementary 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
| 142 students
Rank: #22.
Honaker Elementary 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
| 626 students
Rank: #33.
Lebanon High 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
| 598 students
Rank: #44.
Castlewood High 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
| 295 students
Rank: #55.
Honaker High 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
| 437 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lebanon Elementary 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
| 295 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Swords Creek Elementary 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
| 93 students
Rank: #88.
Lebanon Middle 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
| 305 students
Rank: #99.
Castlewood Elementary 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
| 229 students
Rank: n/an/a
919 East Main Street
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 889-4507
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 889-4507
Grades: PK-1
| 289 students
Rank: n/an/a
Russell County Vocational
Vocational School
1 Vocational School Road
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 889-6550
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 889-6550
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Russell County School District?
Russell County School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,309 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%)
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 13:1, 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 $14,191 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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