Serving 626 students in grades 6-8, Rustburg Middle 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 64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 626 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: RUSTBURG MIDDLE serves the northern part of Rustburg, VA, covering an area of approximately 198.7 square miles. Most students live within a 15-20 minute drive, with an average distance of 9.2 miles to the school's edge and some living as far as 13.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rustburg Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
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School Overview
Rustburg Middle School's student population of 626 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
626 students
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
School Motto
To provide a world-class education that enables every student to choose and pursue any post K12 endeavor.
School Rankings
Rustburg Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rustburg Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1127 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
11%
21%
White
77%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rustburg Middle School's ranking?
Rustburg Middle School is ranked #1127 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Rustburg Middle School?
626 students attend Rustburg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Rustburg Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rustburg Middle School?
Rustburg Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rustburg Middle School offer ?
Rustburg Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Rustburg Middle School part of?
Rustburg Middle School is part of Campbell County School District.
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