William Campbell High School
William Campbell High School serves 435 students in grades 6-12.
William Campbell High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
Top Placements
William Campbell High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
William Campbell High School's student population of 435 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 435 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
William Campbell High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of William Campbell High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1312 out of 1791 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 64% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 16% |
| Black | 33% | 22% |
| White | 63% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Campbell County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to William Campbell High School is Rustburg High School (12.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Rustburg Middle School (12.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Brookneal Elementary School (5.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Brookneal Brookneal Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 363 students10
5.4 miles
133 Charlotte St.
Brookneal, VA 24528
(434) 376-2042 5.4 PK-5 363 - Rustburg Cornerstone Learning Center Alternative School
12.2 miles
194 Dennis Riddle Dr.
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 332-8638 12.2 n/a n/a - Rustburg Rustburg High School Math: 80% | Reading: 91%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 865 students10
12.2 miles
1671 Village Hwy
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 332-5171 12.2 9-12 865 - Rustburg Rustburg Middle School Math: 61% | Reading: 78%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 626 students10
12.3 miles
555 Village Highway
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 332-5141 12.3 6-8 626 - Rustburg Rustburg Elementary School Math: 64% | Reading: 66%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 454 students10
12.4 miles
201 Village Hwy
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 332-5215 12.4 PK-5 454
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