Campbell County Education: 1,355 Black or African American students enrolled in schools in 2024-25 school year

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There were 1,355 Black or African American students enrolled in Campbell County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 0.8% more than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.

Data showed that Campbell County welcomed 7,777 students during the 2024-25 school year. Among them, Black or African American students comprised 17.4% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the county.

Among the 13 schools in the county, Altavista High School recorded the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2024-25 school year, with a total of 193 students.

According to Public School Review, Virginia public schools have an average student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1, slightly better than the national average of 15:1. Minority students, primarily Hispanic and Black, make up 56% of the enrollment, while white students constitute 44%.

Ethnicities in Campbell County in 2024-25 School Year

Enrollment Demographics in Campbell County Schools During 2024-25 School Year

School Name Black or African American Students Enrollment Total Enrollment % of Total Enrollment
Altavista Elementary School 147 497 29.6%
Altavista High School 193 606 31.8%
Brookneal Elementary School 94 410 22.9%
Brookville High School 163 1,017 16%
Brookville Middle School 88 648 13.6%
Concord Elementary School 50 406 12.3%
Leesville Road Elementary School 108 646 16.7%
Rustburg Elementary School 41 450 9.1%
Rustburg High School 97 836 11.6%
Rustburg Middle School 71 626 11.3%
Tomahawk Elementary School 100 667 15%
William Campbell High School 103 384 26.8%
Yellow Branch Elementary School 100 584 17.1%


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