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 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 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Campbell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
William Campbell High School's student population of 405 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Mascot
Generals
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 0.54, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)61%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
32%
22%
White
60%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Generals
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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, Rustburg High School, Altavista 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 89%.
How many students attend William Campbell High School?
405 students attend William Campbell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of William Campbell High School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Campbell High School?
William Campbell High School has a student ration of 11:1, 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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