Campbell County Public Schools

Campbell County Public Schools serves about 7,777 students across 13 schools in central Virginia, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools spanning grades K-12. The district earns a 3-star rating, with most schools clustering in the middle of statewide rankings, yet it stands out for beating state averages on graduation and attendance despite high poverty levels. Rustburg High is the strongest all-around high school, with the district’s best graduation rate (97.5%), lowest chronic absenteeism among high schools, and standout math and science proficiency. Leesville Road Elementary is the most consistent elementary school, holding 3-star status for three years and posting strong reading, math, and VA Studies scores. Altavista High has shown the most dramatic improvement, jumping from the 20th to 43rd percentile over two years, while William Campbell High remains the district’s only 1-star school, with the lowest graduation rate and lowest high-school rank.

Parents will notice clear differences between schools. Brookville High spends the least per student ($6,659) yet still posts a strong 96.2% graduation rate and excellent Geometry scores, though its overall rank has fallen sharply from 112th to 213th in two years. Conversely, William Campbell High spends the most ($11,228) and has the smallest class sizes, but those investments have not translated into higher performance. Brookville Middle and Rustburg Middle are both improving, with excellent Algebra I acceleration (97% and 95% proficiency), but 8th-grade general math remains a weak spot, especially at Brookville Middle (33% proficient). Tomahawk Elementary has seen a significant decline, particularly in 5th-grade science (54% vs. 69% statewide), while Concord Elementary and Rustburg Elementary shine in specific subjects like 5th-grade math and science.

Despite a free/reduced lunch rate around 76% at every school, the district’s graduation rate (94.9%) beats Virginia’s average (92.3%), and chronic absenteeism (9.0%) is far better than the state (14.8%). However, middle-school attendance is a vulnerability, with both middle schools exceeding the district average. Social studies is the weakest subject across high schools—Brookville High’s VA/US History proficiency was just 7.41% in 2024–25—while math and science generally meet or exceed state levels. Spending does not align with outcomes, suggesting that factors other than per-pupil funding drive success. With no school currently in the top quartile statewide, the district’s biggest opportunity lies in lifting its 2-star schools—especially Brookville High and Tomahawk Elementary—back to their earlier performance levels.