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Campbell County Public Schools

Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 2 towns

Serves Altavista and Brookneal.

Students
7,777
Schools
15
Spent per student
$13,640
VA $17,169
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
76%
Debt
$83.7M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about Campbell County Public Schools

  • School Grade B+: better than 71% of Virginia districts
  • Spends 21% less per student than the VA average
  • 12 students per teacher
  • Debt of $83.7M, about $10,765 per student

Test scores vs. VA

2020–21
Math proficiency55%
State average 54.4%
Graduation rate (4-year)93%
State average 88.8%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$13,640 per student · 21% below VA
Spending
Classroom instruction 53%Support & administration 43%Other 4%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 26%State 64%Federal 10%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
7,787’20
7,853’21
7,873’22
7,896’23
7,777’24

About steady.

Students
White 66%Black 17%Hispanic 8%Two or more races 8%Asian 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%

Schools in the district

15 public schools.

Towns served

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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