For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,614 students in Russell County, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 70 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Russell County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Russell County, VA are Belfast Elementary School, Honaker 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 76% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), 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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Russell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belfast Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
646 Belfast School Rd.
Rosedale, VA 24280
(276) 880-2283
Rosedale, VA 24280
(276) 880-2283
Gr: PK-5 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Honaker High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1795 Thompson Creek Rd.
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 873-6363
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 873-6363
Gr: 8-12 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Honaker Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Honaker Elementary Dr.
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 873-6301
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 873-6301
Gr: PK-7 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Lebanon High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
105 Charles C Long Drive
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 889-6539
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 889-6539
Gr: 8-12 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Council High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7608 Helen Henderson Hwy
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 859-9329
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 859-9329
Gr: 8-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #66.
Castlewood High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
304 Blue Devil Circle
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 762-9449
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 762-9449
Gr: 8-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Lebanon Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Gr: 2-4 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Lebanon Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
53 George Ben Whited Dr.
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 889-6548
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 889-6548
Gr: 5-7 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #99.
Castlewood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
242 Blue Devil Circle
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 762-2315
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 762-2315
Gr: PK-7 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1010.
Council Elementary Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7608 Helen Henderson Hwy
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 859-9329
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 859-9329
Gr: PK-7 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
919 East Main Street
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 889-4507
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 889-4507
Gr: PK-1 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Project Bridge/russell Co
Alternative School
1315 East Main Street
Lebanon, VA 24266
(540) 889-6500
Lebanon, VA 24266
(540) 889-6500
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
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, Honaker High School and Honaker Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Russell County?
14 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 90%).
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 57% (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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