Enrollment
626
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.1%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rustburg Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rustburg Middle
Rustburg Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Rustburg, Virginia, enrolling 626 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 74.1% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 626 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 364 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #63.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 313 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 161 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 626 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Campbell County Public Schools also operates Brookville High (1,017 students) and Rustburg High (836 students) alongside Rustburg Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rustburg Middle compares
Rustburg Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,363
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Campbell County Public Schools, which includes Rustburg Middle.
$12,363
Per student
-16%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.2%
State 56.9%
Federal 16.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~626 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Rustburg on the city page.
Is Rustburg Middle a good school?
Rustburg Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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