For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,441 students in Russell County, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Russell County, VA are Honaker High School, Lebanon High School and Council 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 81% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Russell County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Russell County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Castlewood High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Russell County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 8-12
| 437 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 8-12
| 598 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 8-12
| 111 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 8-12
| 295 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 high schools in Russell County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Russell County, VA include Honaker High School, Lebanon High School and Council High School.
How many public high schools are located in Russell County?
4 public high schools are located in Russell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Russell County?
Russell County public high schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Russell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Russell County include: Lebanon High School vs. Honaker High School, Honaker High School vs. Lebanon High School, Castlewood High School vs. Honaker High School
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