For the 2026 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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Russell County (2026)
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.
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: #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
Gr: 8-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
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
Gr: 8-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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 56% (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: Honaker High School vs. Lebanon High School, Lebanon High School vs. Honaker High School, Castlewood High School vs. Honaker High School
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