Serving 384 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 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 9:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: William Campbell High serves the southeast part of Naruna, VA, covering an area of approximately 180.9 square miles, with most students living about 15-20 minutes away from the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is nearly 12 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
William Campbell High School's student population of 384 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
384 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
William Campbell High 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 William Campbell High School is 0.53, 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
#1255 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)61%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
4%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.7%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Generals
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Campbell High School's ranking?
William Campbell High School is ranked #1255 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are William Campbell High School often compared to?
William Campbell High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Halifax County Middle School, Altavista High School, Rustburg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of William Campbell High School?
The graduation rate of William Campbell High School is 90%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend William Campbell High School?
384 students attend William Campbell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of William Campbell High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Campbell High School?
William Campbell High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does William Campbell High School offer ?
William Campbell High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is William Campbell High School part of?
William Campbell High School is part of Campbell County School District.
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