Russell County Public Schools School District
School District · Lebanon, Virginia
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,376
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,376
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Evaluating Russell County Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Russell County Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Belfast Elementary
Rosedale · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Honaker High
Honaker · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Honaker Elementary
Honaker · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Virginia rank
#40 of 131
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,376
$693 vs Virginia median
District size
3,454 students
Typical than Virginia median
The short answer
Russell County Public Schools ranks #40 of 131 Virginia districts by overall school rating. Russell County Public Schools's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Belfast Elementary (8.4/10), Honaker High (8.1/10), and Honaker Elementary (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Russell County Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belfast Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Honaker High | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Honaker Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Castlewood High | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Lebanon High | 7.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Swords Creek Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Lebanon Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Castlewood Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Lebanon Middle | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Russell County Public Schools
Russell County Public Schools is a Lebanon, Virginia school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 3,454 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. The district invests $14,376 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Russell County Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Belfast Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Russell County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 75.3% and ELA proficiency of 82.0%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Russell County Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Russell County Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Russell County Public Schools
11 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Virginia
- City
- Lebanon
- Total Enrollment
- 3,454
- Teachers (FTE)
- 278
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Russell County Public Schools?
Russell County Public Schools has 11 schools in total — 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Russell County Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Russell County Public Schools is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Russell County Public Schools?
Russell County Public Schools spends $14,376 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Russell County Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Russell County Public Schools is 12.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Russell County Public Schools?
Belfast Elementary is the highest-rated school in Russell County Public Schools with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Russell County Public Schools?
Across schools in Russell County Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 75.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 82.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Russell County Public Schools compare to other districts in Virginia?
Russell County Public Schools has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Virginia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 75.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 82.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Virginia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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