There were only six American Indian or Alaskan Native students enrolled in Russell County schools in the 2025-26 school year, 25% fewer than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that 3,320 students were enrolled in Russell County schools in the 2025-26 school year. Of those, American Indian or Alaskan Native students comprised 0.2% of the student body, making them the least represented ethnicity in the county.
Honaker Elementary School was the only school in the county which enrolled American Indian or Alaskan Native students, welcoming six students in the 2025-26 school year.
Virginia public schools have an average student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1, compared with the national average of 15:1, according to Public School Review. Minority students, primarily Hispanic and Black, make up 56% of the enrollment, while white students account for 44%.
| School Name | American Indian or Alaskan Native Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Elementary School | — | 144 | — |
| Castlewood Elementary School | — | 355 | — |
| Castlewood High School | — | 281 | — |
| Honaker Elementary School | 6 | 710 | 0.8% |
| Honaker High School | — | 419 | — |
| Lebanon Elementary School | — | 265 | — |
| Lebanon High School | — | 551 | — |
| Lebanon Middle School | — | 328 | — |
| Lebanon Primary School | — | 267 | — |
