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Russell County Public Schools, Virginia

Russell County Public Schools is a unified school district in Russell County, Virginia, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 25,538 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 474 sq mi (1,226 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
25,538
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Russell County
Land area
474 sq mi (1,226 km²)
Median household income
$50,012 ± $7,432
Median home value
$120,600 ± $12,143
Water area
2.92 sq mi (7.56 km²)
State
Virginia
Census code (GEOID)
5103420
Coordinates (central point)
36.930664, -82.092828
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These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Russell County Public Schools, largest first

  1. Lebanon District13,630 people
  2. Castlewood District6,048 people
  3. New Garden District5,860 people
  4. Lebanon (town)3,116 people
  5. Castlewood (CDP)1,357 people
  6. Honaker (town)1,188 people
  7. St. Paul (town)963 people
  8. Dante (CDP)591 people
  9. Cleveland (town)369 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Washington County Public Schools15 mi southeast
  2. Dickenson County Public Schools20 mi northwest
  3. Buchanan County Public Schools24 mi north
  4. Wise County Public Schools29 mi west
  5. Smyth County Public Schools31 mi east
  6. Tazewell County Public Schools32 mi northeast
  7. Scott County Public Schools33 mi southwest

These share a boundary with Russell County Public Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Russell County Public Schools before you rely on it.

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