Best Schools in Russell, VA
Russell, VA has 4 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,318 students. On average they score 75% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Russell don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Russell, VA
The top high schools in Russell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Honaker High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Russell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 435 Students
2. Council High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buchanan County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 119 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Russell, VA
The top elementary schools in Russell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Honaker Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Russell County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 579 Students
2. Council Elementary/middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buchanan County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 185 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Russell, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Russell, VA has a total population of 441 with 8% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 71%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Russell, VA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Russell, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Russell, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Russell, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Russell, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Russell, VA
How many schools are in Russell, VA?
Russell, VA has 4 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,318 students in total.
How do schools in Russell perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Russell score 75% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Russell don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Russell?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations