There were only seven Asian students enrolled in Russell County schools in the 2025-26 school year, 133.3% more 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, Asian students comprised 0.2% of the student body, making them the second least represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the nine schools in the county, Honaker Elementary School had the highest number of Asian students enrolled in the 2025-26 school year, with two students.
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 | Asian Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Elementary School | — | 144 | — |
| Castlewood Elementary School | — | 355 | — |
| Castlewood High School | — | 281 | — |
| Honaker Elementary School | 2 | 710 | 0.3% |
| Honaker High School | 1 | 419 | 0.2% |
| Lebanon Elementary School | 1 | 265 | 0.4% |
| Lebanon High School | 1 | 551 | 0.2% |
| Lebanon Middle School | 1 | 328 | 0.3% |
| Lebanon Primary School | 1 | 267 | 0.4% |
