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James S. Russell Middle

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James S. Russell Middle ranks 304 th of 419 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

304^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 419 Virginia Middle Schools

Better than 27% of Virginia middle schools

Summary

James S. Russell Middle School is a public middle school in Lawrenceville, Virginia, serving 295 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Brunswick County Public Schools district, which is ranked 97 out of 129 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

James S. Russell Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom 25% of Virginia middle schools over the past 10 years, indicating below-average academic performance. While male students and students from African American and low socioeconomic backgrounds perform better than the overall school, the school's test scores are generally below the state and district averages, particularly in mathematics. The school also experiences high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 10.6% to 21.4%, which is significantly higher than the state average.

In comparison, the nearby Edward W. Wyatt Middle School, which is part of the Greensville County Public Schools district, has a higher per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its relatively stronger academic performance. Addressing the root causes of absenteeism and focusing on improving proficiency in core subjects could be key areas of focus for James S. Russell Middle School to improve student outcomes.

288

Students ?

14.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,761

Per pupil spending ?

100.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

19400 Christanna Hwy
Lawrenceville, VA 23868

(434) 848-2132

District: Brunswick County Public Schools

Students who attend James S. Russell Middle usually attend:

High:

Brunswick High

Feeder schools for James S. Russell Middle:

Elementary:	Meherrin Powellton Elementary
	Red Oak-Sturgeon Elementary
	Totaro Elementary

Racial breakdown:

African American:

75.0%

White:

14.6%

Hispanic:

6.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 21st percentile in 2015 → 27th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 6 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Virginia average (60% vs 68% meeting standards)

!Science scores 10 pts below the Virginia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school60%

District avg60%

Virginia avg68%

304^th of 419

Virginia public middle schools ?

Bottom 27%▲ up 7 pts since 2015

From bottom 21% (2015) to bottom 27% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

97^th of 129Brunswick County Public Schools among Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	35.1	304 of 419	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	22.3	347 of 417	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	14.5	382 of 422	9.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	7.1	392 of 415	5.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	5.3	410 of 419	2.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	10.5	401 of 424	5.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	15.8	390 of 413	5.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	13.3	386 of 415	7.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	27.2	336 of 409	17.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	28.2	327 of 412	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	14.9	384 of 416	7.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	21.9	359 of 416	13.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	27.4	352 of 413	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	15.3	392 of 413	5.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	17.7	387 of 408	5.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	9.5	383 of 390	1.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	16.5	377 of 391	3.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	20.5	375 of 387	3.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	27.9	325 of 383	15.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	9.0	336 of 340	1.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	57.4	123 of 297	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	37.6	198 of 299	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	26.0	237 of 298	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	30.4	313 of 403	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	20.1	353 of 407	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	13.9	380 of 411	7.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	51.3	202 of 403	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	31.1	297 of 402	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	40.0	261 of 404	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	23.6	339 of 407	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	15.6	366 of 409	10.5%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2023	39.2	256 of 402	36.3%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2025)59th percentile+31 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)50th percentile+22 vs school

White (2023)36th percentile+27 vs school

Male (2025)35th percentile+8 vs school

Female (2025)22nd percentile-5 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I94%+3 vs state

Civics and Economics71%-3 vs state

English Reading64%-9 vs state

Science55%-10 vs state

Mathematics51%-5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SOL Algebra I (2025)	SOL Mathematics (2025)			SOL Science (2025)	SOL English Reading (2025)			SOL Civics and Economics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
James S. Russell Middle	Public	6-8	19400 Christanna Hwy	Lawrenceville	23868	Brunswick County	Brunswick County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 848-2132	288	20	14.7	100.7%	42 (14.6%)	216 (75.0%)	18 (6.3%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.8%)	35.1	304^th of 419 public middle schools	27.4%		22.3	347^th of 417 public middle schools	16.8%	43	94.4	57.3	43.3	53.9	55.3	69.9	60.8	62.5	71.3	$11,761	$327	$11,434
Edward W. Wyatt Middle	Public	6-8	206 Slagles Lake Rd	Emporia	23847	Greensville County	Greensville County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(434) 634-5159	448	44	10.1	99.6%	59 (13.2%)	325 (72.5%)	35 (7.8%)	13 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.1%)	35.2	302^nd of 419 public middle schools	27.9%		33.8	300^th of 417 public middle schools	28.1%	2	98.4	64.9		34.2	60.1	64.4	64.2	66.9	61.0	$17,436	$2,160	$15,275

Frequently Asked Questions about James S. Russell Middle

Is James S. Russell Middle a good school?

James S. Russell Middle ranks 304^th of 419 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of James S. Russell Middle?

Students at James S. Russell Middle are 75% African American, 15% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is James S. Russell Middle in?

Brunswick County Public Schools

How many students attend James S. Russell Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 288 students attended James S. Russell Middle.

What high school do graduates of James S. Russell Middle attend?

Students who attend James S. Russell Middle usually go on to attend Brunswick High

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