For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,890 students in Campbell County, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Campbell County, VA are Rustburg High School, Altavista High School and William Campbell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Campbell County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Campbell County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Campbell County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rustburg High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Campbell County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rustburg High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1671 Village Hwy
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 332-5171
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 332-5171
Grades: 9-12
| 851 students
Rank: #22.
Altavista High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
904 Bedford Avenue
Altavista, VA 24517
(434) 369-4768
Altavista, VA 24517
(434) 369-4768
Grades: 6-12
| 634 students
Rank: #33.
William Campbell High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
474 William Campbell Dr
Naruna, VA 24576
(434) 376-2015
Naruna, VA 24576
(434) 376-2015
Grades: 6-12
| 405 students
Campbell County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
215 School Rd
Gladys, VA 24554
(434) 283-5311
Gladys, VA 24554
(434) 283-5311
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Rustburg Correctional Center Unit #9 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
479 Camp Nine Rd
Rustburg, VA 24588
(804) 332-7354
Rustburg, VA 24588
(804) 332-7354
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Campbell County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Campbell County, VA include Rustburg High School, Altavista High School and William Campbell High School.
How many public high schools are located in Campbell County?
3 public high schools are located in Campbell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Campbell County?
Campbell County public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Campbell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Campbell County include: Altavista High School vs. Rustburg High School, Rustburg High School vs. Altavista High School, William Campbell High School vs. Rustburg High School
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