For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,173 students in Russell County, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Russell County, VA are Belfast Elementary School, Honaker Elementary School and Swords Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Russell County, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Russell County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Russell County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belfast Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
646 Belfast School Rd.
Rosedale, VA 24280
(276) 880-2283
Rosedale, VA 24280
(276) 880-2283
Grades: PK-5
| 142 students
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
Grades: PK-7
| 626 students
Rank: #33.
Swords Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3867 Swords Creek Rd.
Swords Creek, VA 24649
(276) 991-0016
Swords Creek, VA 24649
(276) 991-0016
Grades: PK-7
| 93 students
Rank: #44.
Lebanon Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
56 George Ben Whited Drive
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 889-6531
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 889-6531
Grades: 2-4
| 295 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: 5-7
| 305 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: 2-7
| 229 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: PK-7
| 194 students
Rank: n/an/a
919 East Main Street
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 889-4507
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 889-4507
Grades: PK-1
| 289 students
Russell County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Appalachian Detention Center (Closed 2023)
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
23894 U.s. Highway 58
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 794-9306
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 794-9306
Grades: PK-1
| 145 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 elementary schools in Russell County, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Russell County, VA include Belfast Elementary School, Honaker Elementary School and Swords Creek Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Russell County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Russell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Russell County?
Russell County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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