Honaker High in Honaker, VA | US School Ratings

At a glance

Reported students

422

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

29.63

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

08–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Virginia high enrollment

18th percentile

Compared with 325 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

301

Honaker High: 422 reported students.

State peer staffing position

56th percentile

14.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 461
Teachers (FTE): 34.3
Student–teacher ratio: 13.4:1

What the reported data says about Honaker High

Honaker High is a public high school serving grades 08–12 in Honaker. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Russell County Public Schools. NCES reports 422 students for 2024–25.

Among 325 high schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 1,140 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, close to the Virginia median of 13.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (98.3%) and Black (0.7%). Students served under IDEA represent 13%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Honaker High

1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.63 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 13%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 89.1%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0.09
Social workers (FTE): 0.09

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White98.3%
Hispanic0.5%
Black0.7%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial0.5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Castlewood High

High · Grades 08–12

285 reported students

Lebanon High

High · Grades 08–12

571 reported students

Castlewood Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–07

354 reported students

Lebanon Middle

Middle · Grades 05–07

301 reported students

Lebanon Elementary

Elementary · Grades 02–04

292 reported students

Lebanon Primary

Elementary · Grades PK–01

267 reported students

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Public schools near Honaker High

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Honaker Elementary Elementary · Russell County Public Schools	PK–07	712	1.8 mi
Belfast Elementary Elementary · Russell County Public Schools	PK–05	141	6.7 mi
Council High High · Buchanan County Public Schools	08–12	115	7.2 mi
Council Elementary/Middle Elementary · Buchanan County Public Schools	PK–07	194	7.3 mi
Project Bridge/Russell Co Other · Project Bridge/Russell Co	Not reported	—	8.9 mi
Russell County Voc. Other · Russell County Public Schools	Not reported	—	9.1 mi

Frequently asked questions about Honaker High

What grades does Honaker High serve?

Honaker High reports grades 08–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Russell County Public Schools.

How many students attend Honaker High?

Honaker High reported 422 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 325 Virginia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 461 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Honaker High?

The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 422 students and 29.63 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Honaker High a public, charter, or magnet school?

Honaker High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Russell County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Honaker High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

89.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Honaker High in?

Honaker High is part of Russell County Public Schools, based in Lebanon, VA, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Honaker High?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Honaker Elementary (1.8 mi), Belfast Elementary (6.7 mi), Council High (7.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.