Campbell County Public Schools

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Rustburg, Virginia - 13 schools

An equity score of 40/100 ranks Campbell County Public Schools #88 of 131 districts in Virginia (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,363 per pupil, Campbell County Public Schools ranks #117 of 131 Virginia districts by per-pupil spending (Virginia districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

7,873
Total Enrollment
13
Schools
$12,363
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Campbell County Public Schools operates 13 public schools serving 7,873 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Virginia. The school portfolio breaks down into 9 combined, 2 high, 2 middle schools, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Campbell County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,363 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 14 of 131 Virginia districts by per-pupil spending. See how Virginia compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 27.2% local, 56.9% state, and 16.0% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 40/100, ranked #88 of 131 in Virginia against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 4 of 13 schools offering Advanced Placement (41 AP courses district-wide), a 365.6:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 15.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 65.6% White, 18.0% African American, 7.2% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Leesville Road Elementary, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.

Its largest campus is Brookville High, enrolling 1,017 students (13% of the district's total enrollment).

Campbell County Public Schools school enrollment varies 2.6× across entities

Campbell County Public Schools school enrollment ranges from 384 students (lowest) to 1,017 students (highest), a spread of 633 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Campbell County Public Schools has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 72.6% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Eligibility here is approaching the 75% concentration-grant threshold; it does not yet unlock the extra funding tier but sits meaningfully above the baseline 50% majority mark. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Campbell County Public Schools student-counselor ratio is 366:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Campbell County Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 15.6% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Campbell County Public Schools is typically wider than the Campbell County Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

16.0%
Federal
56.9%
State
27.2%
Local

Funding Equity

40
Equity Score
88 / 131
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 13 schools in Campbell County Public Schools.

White 65.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
African American 18.0%
Asian 1.0%
Multiracial 7.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 51.3/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Campbell County Public Schools's schools, below the Virginia average of 53.7.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Leesville Road Elementary 62.7
  2. 2 Altavista Elementary 60.7
  3. 3 Altavista High 59.0
  4. 4 Tomahawk Elementary 56.3
  5. 5 Brookville Middle 54.5

Programs & Resources

4 / 13
Schools with AP
41 AP courses total
365.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
15.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Campbell County Public Schools

School Enrollment
Brookville High
1,017
Rustburg High
836
Tomahawk Elementary
667
Brookville Middle
648
Leesville Road Elementary
646
Rustburg Middle
626
Altavista High
606
Yellow Branch Elementary
584
Altavista Elementary
497
Rustburg Elementary
450
Brookneal Elementary
410
Concord Elementary
406
William Campbell High
384

How Campbell County Public Schools Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Virginia districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Lynchburg City Public Schools Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Pittsylvania County Public Schools Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Manassas City Public Schools Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Culpeper County Public Schools Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Henry County Public Schools Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Campbell County Public Schools's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Campbell County Public Schools?

Campbell County Public Schools has 13 schools, including 2 high, 9 combined, 2 middle. Total enrollment is 7,873 students.

How much does Campbell County Public Schools spend per student?

Campbell County Public Schools spends $12,363 per student. The district has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #88 in Virginia.

What is the demographic composition of Campbell County Public Schools?

Campbell County Public Schools students are 65.6% White, 18.0% African American, 7.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% Asian, averaged across 13 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Campbell County Public Schools?

Campbell County Public Schools has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #88 out of 131 districts in Virginia.