For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,492 students in Russell County, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Russell County, VA are Council High School, Lebanon High School and Castlewood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Russell County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Russell County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Russell County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Virginia average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Castlewood High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Russell County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Council High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7802 Helen Henderson Hwy
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 859-2627
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 859-2627
Grades: 8-12
| 125 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 586 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 320 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 461 students
Russell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Appalachian Detention Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
924 Clifton Farm Rd
Honaker, VA 24260
(540) 873-6854
Honaker, VA 24260
(540) 873-6854
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5168 Cleveland Rd
Cleveland, VA 24225
(276) 889-6534
Cleveland, VA 24225
(276) 889-6534
Grades: PK-7
| 132 students
Dickenson County Career Center (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
335 Vocational Drive
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 835-8049
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 835-8049
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8153 Swords Creek Rd.
Swords Creek, VA 24649
(276) 991-0001
Swords Creek, VA 24649
(276) 991-0001
Grades: PK-2
| 83 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Russell County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Russell County, VA include Council High School, Lebanon High School and Castlewood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Russell County, VA?
4 public high schools are located in Russell County, VA.
What is the racial composition of students in Russell County, VA?
Russell County, VA public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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