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Best Campbell County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,882 students in Campbell County, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 57 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Campbell County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Campbell County, VA are Altavista Elementary School, Concord Elementary School and Rustburg High 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 70% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), 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 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Campbell County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Altavista Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1003 Lynch Mill Rd
Altavista, VA 24517
(434) 369-5665
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Concord Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9339 Village Hwy
Concord, VA 24538
(434) 993-2257
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Rustburg High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1671 Village Hwy
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 332-5171
Gr: 9-12 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Altavista High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
904 Bedford Avenue
Altavista, VA 24517
(434) 369-4768
Gr: 6-12 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Brookneal Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
133 Charlotte St.
Brookneal, VA 24528
(434) 376-2042
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Yellow Branch Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
377 Dennis Riddle Dr
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 821-1021
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Rustburg Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
555 Village Highway
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 332-5141
Gr: 6-8 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Rustburg Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Village Hwy
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 332-5215
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
William Campbell High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
474 William Campbell Dr
Naruna, VA 24576
(434) 376-2015
Gr: 6-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Campbell County Technical Center
Vocational School
194 Dennis Riddle Rd
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 821-6213
Rank: n/an/a
Cornerstone Learning Center
Alternative School
194 Dennis Riddle Dr.
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 332-8638

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Campbell County, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Campbell County, VA include Altavista Elementary School, Concord Elementary School and Rustburg High 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 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Campbell County?
Campbell County public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Campbell County are often viewed compared to one another?

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