- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rustburg, VA
Rustburg Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rustburg Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510060002771
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rustburg Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Rustburg · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 74.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rustburg Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rustburg Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Rustburg, VA.
School address
District: Campbell County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510060002771 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Rustburg Middle held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.8 → 45.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 510060002771 · Rustburg, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
626 enr · 12.8:1 · 74.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookville High (1,017 students)
Rustburg Middle held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.8 → 45.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Rustburg Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookville Hig
Brookville High
1,017 students
- Rustburg High
Rustburg High
836 students
- Tomahawk Eleme
Tomahawk Elementary
667 students
- Brookville Mid
Brookville Middle
648 students
- Leesville Road
Leesville Road Elementary
646 students
- This school
Rustburg Middle
626 students
What this shows Rustburg Middle reports 626 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rustburg Middle compares
Rustburg Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.1% | ▲ 29% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 626 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
626
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in Virginia - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,250
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
African American 11.3%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Rustburg Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Campbell County Public Schools reports $13,250 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rustburg Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rustburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tomahawk Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookville Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leesville Road Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rustburg Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~626 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rustburg Middle
How many students attend Rustburg Middle?
Rustburg Middle has 626 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rustburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 606 (2022-23) → 631 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rustburg Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rustburg Middle is 12.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rustburg Middle?
74.1% of students at Rustburg Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rustburg Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rustburg Middle is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Rustburg, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rustburg Middle?
Rustburg Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rustburg Middle rank among public schools in Rustburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Rustburg Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Rustburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Campbell County Public Schools?
Besides Rustburg Middle, Campbell County Public Schools also operates Brookville High (1,017 students), Rustburg High (836 students), and Tomahawk Elementary (667 students). See the Campbell County Public Schools district page for the complete list.