Very Good
#459 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 25% in state
Castlewood High
High School · Russell County Public Schools · Castlewood, VA
A Russell County Public Schools high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
304 Blue Devil Circle, Castlewood, VA 24224
- Math 76% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs VA 75% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Castlewood High score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 72% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Castlewood High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated850/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,967
Median home value
$112,800
Median rent
$726/mo
College educated
13.7%
Homeownership
75.2%
Poverty rate
24.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24224; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–11 | 1.5 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Honaker HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 8–12 | Not available | 437 | Compare → |
| Lebanon HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 8–12 | Not available | 598 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Russell County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #4 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,376NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Castlewood High is listed in Russell County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Castlewood High
Castlewood High is a public high school in Castlewood, VA, part of Russell County Public Schools, serving approximately 295 students in grades 8th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #459 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Castlewood High
What grades does Castlewood High serve?
Castlewood High serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Castlewood High?
Castlewood High has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castlewood High?
The student-teacher ratio at Castlewood High is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Castlewood High rank in VA?
Castlewood High ranks #459 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Castlewood High's MySchoolScout rating?
Castlewood High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Castlewood High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Castlewood High has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Castlewood High a charter school?
No, Castlewood High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Castlewood High a Title I school?
No, Castlewood High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Castlewood High?
90.5% of students at Castlewood High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 295
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Russell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.5%
- Phone
- (276) 762-9449
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 24224)
- 5,330
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 24224; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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