Russell County Public Schools District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than 200 teachers and 4,000 students that are enrolled at the 14 schools operated by Russell County Public Schools District. The tables below profile faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Virginia, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered through multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Virginia Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table lists salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Virginia. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $42,490 | $30,290-$60,710 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $69,880 | $48,850 - $100,930 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $71,540 | $49,770 - $100,290 |
| Middle School Teacher | $69,870 | $50,590 - $99,370 |
| High School Teacher | $75,060 | $49,900 - $107,930 |
| PE Teacher | $55,360 | $25,810 - $84,680 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Virginia, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below lists salary ranges for special education teachers in Virginia.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $42,490 | $30,290-$60,710 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $72,890 | $50,830 - $101,120 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Virginia, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the state of Virginia below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $57,630 | $41,470-$78,230 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $115,800 | $78,300 - $164,320 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $71,920 | $45,700 - $103,380 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Virginia, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by Russell County Public Schools District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $18,212 | $15,907 |
| Administrators | $17,056 | $15,095 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Russell County Public Schools District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Russell County Public Schools District. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Russell County Public Schools District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 280 | 264 | 249 |
| Preschool Teachers | 14 | 15 | 12 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 18 | 17 | 18 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 102 | 91 | 83 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 148 | 142 | 137 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 55 | 46 | 63 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for Russell County Public Schools District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 198 | 198 | 206 |
| School Administrators | 11 | 11 | 15 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 23 | 22 | 21 |
| Other Support Staff | 143 | 150 | 155 |
Russell County Public Schools District Schools
We have listed the 14 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Russell County Public Schools District in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Washington County Public Schools District (17 Schools)
- Bristol City Public Schools District (7 Schools)
- Dickenson County Public Schools District (7 Schools)
- Wise County Public Schools (14 Schools)
- Buchanan County Public Schools District (11 Schools)
Russell County Public Schools District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
Teaching in Castlewood
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlewood Elementary School 242 Blue Devil Circle Castlewood VA 24224 (276) 762-2315 | 1-7 | 25 | 470 |
| Castlewood High School 304 Blue Devil Circle Castlewood VA 24224 (276) 762-9449 | 8-12 | 26 | 399 |
| Copper Creek Elementary School 23894 U.s. Hwy 58 Castlewood VA 24224 (276) 794-9306 | PK-KG | 8 | 126 |
Teaching in Honaker
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honaker Elementary School 50 Honaker Elementary Dr Honaker VA 24260 (276) 873-6301 | PK-7 | 38 | 666 |
| Honaker High School 1795 Thompson Creek Rd Honaker VA 24266 (276) 873-6363 | 8-12 | 35 | 506 |
Teaching in Lebanon
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon Elementary School 56 George Ben Whited Dr Lebanon VA 24266 (276) 889-6531 | 2-4 | 19 | 347 |
| Lebanon High School 105 Charles C Long Dr Lebanon VA 24266 (276) 889-6539 | 8-12 | 38 | 648 |
| Lebanon Middle School 53 George Ben Whited Dr Lebanon VA 24266 (276) 889-6548 | 5-7 | 21 | 399 |
| Lebanon Primary School 919 East Main St Lebanon VA 24266 (276) 889-4507 | PK-1 | 21 | 329 |
Teaching in Rosedale
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Elk Garden Elementary School 646 Belfast School Rd Rosedale VA 24280 (276) 880-2283 | KG-5 | 7 | 107 |
Teaching in Swords Creek
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Givens Elementary School 8153 Swords Creek Rd Swords Creek VA 24649 (276) 991-0001 | PK-2 | 5 | 88 |
| Swords Creek Elementary School 3867 Swords Creek Rd Swords Creek VA 24649 (276) 991-0016 | 3-7 | 6 | 98 |