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Best Russell County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 Public Elementary Schools in Russell County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belfast Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
646 Belfast School Rd.
Rosedale, VA 24280
(276) 880-2283
Gr: PK-5 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Honaker Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
50 Honaker Elementary Dr.
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 873-6301
Gr: PK-7 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Swords Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3867 Swords Creek Rd.
Swords Creek, VA 24649
(276) 991-0016
Gr: PK-7 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Lebanon Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
56 George Ben Whited Drive
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 889-6531
Gr: 2-4 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Lebanon Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
53 George Ben Whited Dr.
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 889-6548
Gr: 5-7 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Castlewood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
242 Blue Devil Circle
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 762-2315
Gr: 2-7 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Council Elementary Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7608 Helen Henderson Hwy
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 859-9329
Gr: PK-7 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: n/an/a
Lebanon Primary
919 East Main Street
Lebanon, VA 24266
(276) 889-4507
Gr: PK-1 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Russell County, VA

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
Cleveland Elementary School (Closed 2014)
5168 Cleveland Rd
Cleveland, VA 24225
(276) 889-6534
Gr: PK-7 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Copper Creek Elementary School (Closed 2024)
23894 U.s. Highway 58
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
Givens Elementary School (Closed 2018)
8153 Swords Creek Rd.
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 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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