Top 10 Best Campbell County Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,765 students in Campbell County, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 63 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Campbell County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Campbell County, VA are Rustburg High School, Concord Elementary School and Altavista Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Campbell County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Campbell County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Campbell County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rustburg High School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1671 Village Hwy
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 332-5171
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 332-5171
Grades: 9-12
| 789 students
Rank: #22.
Concord Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9339 Village Hwy
Concord, VA 24538
(434) 993-2257
Concord, VA 24538
(434) 993-2257
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #33.
Altavista Elementary School
Math: 59% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1003 Lynch Mill Rd
Altavista, VA 24517
(434) 369-5665
Altavista, VA 24517
(434) 369-5665
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #44.
Yellow Branch Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
377 Dennis Riddle Dr
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 821-1021
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 821-1021
Grades: PK-5
| 556 students
Rank: #55.
Rustburg Elementary School
Math: 59% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Village Hwy
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 332-5215
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 332-5215
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #66.
Altavista High School
Math: 40% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
904 Bedford Avenue
Altavista, VA 24517
(434) 369-4768
Altavista, VA 24517
(434) 369-4768
Grades: 6-12
| 672 students
Rank: #77.
Brookneal Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
133 Charlotte St.
Brookneal, VA 24528
(434) 376-2042
Brookneal, VA 24528
(434) 376-2042
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #88.
Rustburg Middle School
Math: 49% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
555 Village Highway
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 332-5141
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 332-5141
Grades: 6-8
| 626 students
Rank: #99.
William Campbell High School
Math: 45% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
474 William Campbell Dr
Naruna, VA 24576
(434) 376-2015
Naruna, VA 24576
(434) 376-2015
Grades: 6-12
| 411 students
Rank: n/an/a
Campbell County Technical Center
Vocational School
194 Dennis Riddle Rd
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 821-6213
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 821-6213
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Cornerstone Learning Center
Alternative School
194 Dennis Riddle Dr.
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 332-8638
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 332-8638
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Campbell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
215 School Rd
Gladys, VA 24554
(434) 283-5311
Gladys, VA 24554
(434) 283-5311
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Rustburg Correctional Center Unit #9 (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
479 Camp Nine Rd
Rustburg, VA 24588
(804) 332-7354
Rustburg, VA 24588
(804) 332-7354
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Campbell County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Campbell County, VA are Rustburg High School, Concord Elementary School and Altavista Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Campbell County, VA?
11 public schools are located in Campbell County, VA.
What percentage of students in Campbell County, VA go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Campbell County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Campbell County, VA?
Campbell County, VA minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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