Schools in Zip Code 24528

Zip code 24528 is served by a single public elementary school, Brookneal Elementary, which enrolls 410 students in grades PK–5 as part of Campbell County Public Schools.

Because Brookneal Elementary is the only school in this zip code, there are no other local schools to compare it to directly. The school stands out for performing above the state average in the most recent school year despite having a very high poverty rate, with nearly 80% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Overall proficiency across all tested subjects was 75.5%, compared to 74.1% for the district and 71.6% for the state. Its 4th grade students are especially strong: math proficiency was 83.64%, reading was 85.45%, and Virginia Studies was 78.18%—all well above state averages. The school also made a remarkable one-year improvement, jumping from 68.1% overall proficiency in 2024–2025 to 75.5% in 2025–2026. Its state ranking rebounded from 684th to 486th out of about 1,111 schools, earning a 3-star rating. Chronic absenteeism is also low at 9.9%, well below the state’s 14.8%.

While the school is clearly moving in a positive direction, 5th grade remains the weakest area. Science proficiency was 65.15%, and reading was 67.69%, both below district and state averages. The district as a whole ranks 58th out of 131 Virginia districts, and Brookneal Elementary currently ranks in the 56th percentile statewide. Since there is no middle or high school in this zip code, families will need to look outside 24528 for those grade levels. Overall, Brookneal Elementary is a high-poverty school with strong recent gains, excellent 4th grade performance, and a promising upward trend—making it a positive focal point for the community.