Russell County Schools & Education
Russell County, Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,022
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,941
School Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#65
of 127 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Russell County
Measured School Summary
Russell County performs at an average level with a school score of 53/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,022 per pupil, Russell County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 2% below the Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Russell County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
14 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
53/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #65 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
3.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,022
$919 below the state average
School coverage
14
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Russell County has 14 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Russell County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Russell County Public Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 13 of 14 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#65
of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 79% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Russell County Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
3,375 students
13 listed schools in this county slice.
PROJECT BRIDGE/RUSSELL CO
Other grade structure
0 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Russell County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 13 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Russell County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Russell County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Education Overview
About Schools in Russell County, Virginia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Small-Scale Rural Learning Network
Russell County operates 14 public schools across two districts, serving a total of 3,375 students. The infrastructure includes seven elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools to support the local community.
Russell County Public Schools Leads the Way
Russell County Public Schools is the primary provider, managing 13 schools and the entire 3,375 student population. There are currently no charter schools in the county, maintaining a traditional public education model.
A Quiet, Rural Educational Setting
Most students attend one of the 10 rural schools, where the average enrollment is a modest 307 students. Lebanon High is the largest facility with 606 students, while many primary schools offer a more intimate learning environment.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Russell County
Reported Enrollment
3,375
11 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Russell County
Russell County Public Schools
GuidePROJECT BRIDGE/RUSSELL CO
14 Public Schools in Russell County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEBANON HIGH | Record | Russell County Public Schools | Lebanon, 24266Rural: Fringe | 8–12 | High | 606 |
| Honaker Elementary | Record | Russell County Public Schools | Honaker, 24260Rural: Distant | PK–7 | Primary | 579 |
| HONAKER HIGH | Record | Russell County Public Schools | Honaker, 24260Rural: Distant | 8–12 | High | 435 |
| CASTLEWOOD HIGH | Record | Russell County Public Schools | Castlewood, 24224Rural: Distant | 8–12 | High | 314 |
| Lebanon Elementary | Record | Russell County Public Schools | Lebanon, 24266Town: Distant | 2–4 | Primary | 307 |
| LEBANON MIDDLE | Record | Russell County Public Schools | Lebanon, 24266Rural: Fringe | 5–7 | Middle | 291 |
| LEBANON PRIMARY | Record | Russell County Public Schools | Lebanon, 24266Rural: Fringe | PK–1 | Primary | 238 |
| Castlewood Elementary | Record | Russell County Public Schools | Castlewood, 24224Rural: Distant | 2–7 | Primary | 237 |
| Belfast Elementary | Record | Russell County Public Schools | Rosedale, 24280Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 140 |
| Copper Creek Elementary | Record | Russell County Public Schools | Castlewood, 24224Rural: Distant | PK–1 | Primary | 122 |
| Swords Creek Elementary | Record | Russell County Public Schools | Swords Creek, 24649Rural: Distant | PK–7 | Primary | 106 |
| PROJECT BRIDGE/RUSSELL CO | Record | PROJECT BRIDGE/RUSSELL CO | Lebanon, 24266Town: Distant | — | Alternative | — |
| RUSSELL COUNTY VOC. | Record | Russell County Public Schools | Lebanon, 24266Town: Distant | — | Vocational | — |
| STEM FOR LIFE GOVERNOR'S ACADEMY | Record | Russell County Public Schools | Lebanon, 24244Town: Distant | — | Vocational | — |
Honaker Elementary
Russell County Public Schools
Honaker, 24260 / Rural: Distant
CASTLEWOOD HIGH
Russell County Public Schools
Castlewood, 24224 / Rural: Distant
Lebanon Elementary
Russell County Public Schools
Lebanon, 24266 / Town: Distant
LEBANON MIDDLE
Russell County Public Schools
Lebanon, 24266 / Rural: Fringe
LEBANON PRIMARY
Russell County Public Schools
Lebanon, 24266 / Rural: Fringe
Castlewood Elementary
Russell County Public Schools
Castlewood, 24224 / Rural: Distant
Belfast Elementary
Russell County Public Schools
Rosedale, 24280 / Rural: Distant
Copper Creek Elementary
Russell County Public Schools
Castlewood, 24224 / Rural: Distant
Swords Creek Elementary
Russell County Public Schools
Swords Creek, 24649 / Rural: Distant
PROJECT BRIDGE/RUSSELL CO
PROJECT BRIDGE/RUSSELL CO
Lebanon, 24266 / Town: Distant
RUSSELL COUNTY VOC.
Russell County Public Schools
Lebanon, 24266 / Town: Distant
STEM FOR LIFE GOVERNOR'S ACADEMY
Russell County Public Schools
Lebanon, 24244 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,022
State avg $7,941
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Schools in Russell County, Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Russell County, Virginia?
Russell County operates 14 public schools across two districts, serving a total of 3,375 students. The infrastructure includes seven elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools to support the local community.
What are the major school districts in Russell County, Virginia?
Russell County Public Schools is the primary provider, managing 13 schools and the entire 3,375 student population. There are currently no charter schools in the county, maintaining a traditional public education model.
What is the school experience like in Russell County?
Most students attend one of the 10 rural schools, where the average enrollment is a modest 307 students. Lebanon High is the largest facility with 606 students, while many primary schools offer a more intimate learning environment.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.