For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,670 students in Campbell County, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Campbell County, VA are Altavista High School, Rustburg Middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Campbell County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Campbell County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Rustburg Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
555 Village Highway
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 332-5141
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 332-5141
Grades: 6-8
| 631 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 Public Schools (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 middle schools in Campbell County, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Campbell County, VA include Altavista High School, Rustburg Middle School and William Campbell High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Campbell County?
3 public middle schools are located in Campbell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Campbell County?
Campbell County public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Campbell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Campbell County include: Altavista High School vs. William Campbell High School, William Campbell High School vs. Altavista High School
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