For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,888 students in Russell County, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Russell County, VA are Honaker High School, Honaker Elementary School and Lebanon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Russell County, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Russell County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Russell County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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%
Russell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Appalachian Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
924 Clifton Farm Rd
Honaker, VA 24260
(540) 873-6854
Honaker, VA 24260
(540) 873-6854
5168 Cleveland Rd
Cleveland, VA 24225
(276) 889-6534
Cleveland, VA 24225
(276) 889-6534
Gr: PK-7 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
23894 U.s. Highway 58
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 794-9306
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 794-9306
Gr: PK-1 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Dickenson County Career Center (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
335 Vocational Drive
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 835-8049
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 835-8049
8153 Swords Creek Rd.
Swords Creek, VA 24649
(276) 991-0001
Swords Creek, VA 24649
(276) 991-0001
Gr: PK-2 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Russell County, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Russell County, VA include Honaker High School, Honaker Elementary School and Lebanon High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Russell County?
9 public middle schools are located in Russell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Russell County?
Russell County public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Russell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Russell County include: Lebanon High School vs. Honaker High School, Castlewood High School vs. Honaker High School, Honaker High School vs. Lebanon High School
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