There were only eight American Indian or Alaskan Native students enrolled in Russell County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 14.3% more than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that Russell County welcomed 3,345 students during the 2024-25 school year. Among them, American Indian or Alaskan Native students comprised only 0.2% of the student body to be the second least represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the nine schools in the county, Honaker Elementary School recorded the largest enrollment of American Indian or Alaskan Native students in the 2024-25 school year, with seven students.
According to Public School Review, Virginia public schools have an average student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1, slightly better than the national average of 15:1. Minority students, primarily Hispanic and Black, make up 56% of the enrollment, while white students constitute 44%.
| School Name | American Indian or Alaskan Native Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Elementary School | — | 141 | — |
| Castlewood Elementary School | 1 | 354 | 0.3% |
| Castlewood High School | — | 285 | — |
| Honaker Elementary School | 7 | 712 | 1% |
| Honaker High School | — | 422 | — |
| Lebanon Elementary School | — | 292 | — |
| Lebanon High School | — | 571 | — |
| Lebanon Middle School | — | 301 | — |
| Lebanon Primary School | — | 267 | — |
