LEBANON MIDDLE

Russell County Public Schools
53 George Ben Whited Dr.
Lebanon, VA 24266
291 Students
Middle School 5th - 7th
School Overview
Lebanon Middle School is a public educational institution located in Lebanon, Virginia, serving students in Russell County. As part of the Russell County Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a structured learning environment for students in the middle school grade levels, typically bridging the gap between elementary and high school education. The school's mission is centered on fostering academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility, aiming to prepare its students for the rigor of the local high school curriculum.

The school is situated on George Ben Whited Drive, a location that places it centrally within the community of Lebanon. In addition to its core academic curriculum, Lebanon Middle School typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities and sports programs, which are essential for student engagement and community involvement in rural school districts. By prioritizing both educational standards and student well-being, the school serves as a key pillar in the local community, dedicated to equipping young learners with the skills necessary for their future success.
291
Total Students
23.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    284 (97.6 %)
  • Black
    5 (1.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Russell County Public Schools
Phone: (276)889-6548
Grade Range: 5th - 7th
Total Students: 291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 278
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 85
Grade 6 107
Grade 7 99
Gender Ratio