For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,877 students in Campbell County, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 56 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Campbell County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
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 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Campbell County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rustburg High School
Magnet 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
| 828 students
Rank: #22.
Concord Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 432 students
Rank: #33.
Altavista Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 500 students
Rank: #44.
Yellow Branch Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 573 students
Rank: #55.
Rustburg Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 461 students
Rank: #66.
Altavista High School
Magnet 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
| 669 students
Rank: #77.
Brookneal Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 411 students
Rank: #88.
Rustburg Middle School
Magnet 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
| 606 students
Rank: #99.
William Campbell High School
Magnet 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
| 397 students
Rank: n/an/a
Campbell County Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
194 Dennis Riddle Rd
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 821-6213
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 821-6213
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Cornerstone Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
194 Dennis Riddle Dr.
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 332-8638
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 332-8638
Grades: n/a
| 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 2023)
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 include Rustburg High School, Concord Elementary School and Altavista Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Campbell County?
11 public schools are located in Campbell County.
What percentage of students in Campbell County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Campbell County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Campbell County?
Campbell County public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Campbell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Campbell County include: Altavista High School vs. Rustburg High School, Rustburg High School vs. Altavista High School, Rustburg Elementary School vs. Yellow Branch Elementary School
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