Serving 397 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 45% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 10:1 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 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (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 397 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William Campbell High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 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 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1252 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)61%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
33%
22%
White
60%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
52%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Campbell High School's ranking?
William Campbell High School is ranked #1252 out of 1,792 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% 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 80-89%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend William Campbell High School?
397 students attend William Campbell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of William Campbell High School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 4% 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 10:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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