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William Campbell High School vs. Altavista High School

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School Overview

School
William Campbell High School
474 William Campbell Dr
Naruna, VA 24576
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Altavista High School
904 Bedford Avenue
Altavista, VA 24517
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

William Campbell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
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Overview
Serving 405 students in grades 6-12, William Campbell High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 634 students in grades 6-12, Altavista High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-12
6-12
Total Students
405 students
634 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at William Campbell High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Altavista High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Altavista High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
50 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at William Campbell High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Altavista High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at William Campbell High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Campbell County School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Altavista High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Campbell County School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1252 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
#1064 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of William Campbell High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Altavista High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
45%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
40%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William Campbell High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Campbell County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Altavista High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Campbell County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
61%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
72%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William Campbell High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Campbell County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Altavista High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Campbell County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
44%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
80-89%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
80-84%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of William Campbell High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Campbell County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Altavista High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Campbell County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of William Campbell High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Altavista High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
58
76
Grade 7 Students
55
80
Grade 8 Students
55
94
Grade 9 Students
47
81
Grade 10 Students
68
110
Grade 11 Students
60
109
Grade 12 Students
62
84

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Altavista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Campbell County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at William Campbell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Campbell County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Altavista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Campbell County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
32%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at William Campbell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Campbell County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Altavista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Campbell County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
60%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at William Campbell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Campbell County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Altavista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Campbell County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at William Campbell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Campbell County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Altavista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Campbell County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.54
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of William Campbell High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Campbell County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Altavista High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Campbell County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
73%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at William Campbell High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Campbell County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Altavista High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Campbell County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(21-22 School Year Data)
5%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at William Campbell High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Campbell County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Altavista High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Campbell County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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