Is Rustburg Middle a good school?

Rustburg Middle ranks 246 th of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Rustburg Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 631 students attended Rustburg Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Rustburg Middle?

Students at Rustburg Middle are 76% White, 11% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Rustburg Middle attend?

Students who attend Rustburg Middle usually go on to attend Rustburg High

Rustburg Middle

Summary:

Rustburg Middle is a public middle school in Rustburg, Virginia, serving 606 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Campbell County Public Schools district, which is ranked 52 out of 130 school districts in the state.

Rustburg Middle consistently outperforms the district and state in academic areas, with 100% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in SOL/Algebra I, compared to 95.63% for the district and 92.08% for the state. The school has a higher percentage of White students (74.92%) compared to nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. Rustburg Middle's performance for certain student subgroups, such as African American students and students with disabilities, is relatively stronger compared to the state rankings. However, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 53.39% in 2021-2022 to 74.09% in 2022-2023, suggesting a growing need for additional support and resources for economically disadvantaged students.

While Rustburg Middle maintains a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, its statewide ranking has declined from 238 out of 415 Virginia middle schools in 2016-2017 to 246 out of 417 in 2023-2024. When compared to nearby schools, such as Brookville Middle, Appomattox Middle, and Forest Middle, Rustburg Middle generally performs better in academic areas, but some of the nearby schools have higher overall statewide rankings.

Detail:

Public 6-8

555 Village Highway
Rustburg, VA 24588

(434) 332-5141

District: Campbell County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
246^th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,101

Students who attend Rustburg Middle usually attend:

High:

Rustburg High

Feeder schools for Rustburg Middle:

Elementary:	Concord Elementary
	Rustburg Elementary
	Yellow Branch Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 631

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.1%

African American:

11.4%

Two or more races:

6.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 76.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rustburg Middle ranks worse than 59% of middle schools in Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.71. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.1%), African American (11.4%), two or more races (6.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 76.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rustburg Middle is 13.7. (See more...)

Compare Rustburg Middle employs 45.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rustburg Middle is $7,101.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rustburg Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Rustburg Middle 246^th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Rustburg Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

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White students:

Campbell County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Campbell County Public Schools 52^nd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rustburg Middle

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Rank History for all students at Rustburg Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile
2010	30.48	329^th	408	19.4%
2011	28.22	347^th	413	16.0%
2012	16.62	391^st	413	5.3%
2013	21.79	360^th	416	13.5%
2014	30.08	311^th	416	25.2%
2015	33.59	298^th	412	27.7%
2016	32.85	305^th	409	25.4%
2017	44.63	238^th	415	42.7%
2018	43.10	252^nd	413	39.0%
2019	45.74	247^th	424	41.7%
2021	39.11	249^th	419	40.6%
2022	43.13	234^th	415	43.6%
2023	50.71	214^th	422	49.3%
2024	45.71	246^th	417	41.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Rustburg Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.51	188^th	231	18.6%
2024	26.59	191^st	237	19.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rustburg Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	48.25	205^th	402	49.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Rustburg Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	49.65	216^th	411	47.4%
2024	43.38	253^rd	407	37.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Rustburg Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.95	167^th	278	39.9%
2024	56.54	111^th	281	60.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Rustburg Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	50.65	213^th	409	47.9%
2024	47.00	229^th	407	43.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Rustburg Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.14	168^th	298	43.6%
2024	34.41	210^th	299	29.8%

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Rank History for White students at Rustburg Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.18	262^nd	402	34.8%
2024	31.55	306^th	396	22.7%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rustburg Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	589	113	3	8	4	n/a	n/a	1	718
2009	540	114	3	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	664
2010	530	102	4	6	1	n/a	n/a	1	644
2011	498	103	2	4	4	0	6	0	617
2012	540	93	5	4	6	1	8	0	657
2013	534	87	5	9	3	0	23	0	661
2014	552	93	5	2	4	0	22	0	678
2015	538	86	4	3	2	0	25	0	658
2016	504	74	2	8	2	0	28	0	618
2017	488	74	5	11	4	0	27	0	609
2018	499	85	6	9	3	0	24	0	626
2019	491	75	4	18	6	0	33	0	627
2020	509	68	3	25	1	0	33	0	639
2021	491	62	3	27	0	0	43	0	626
2022	466	64	6	25	4	1	39	0	605
2023	454	66	6	29	4	2	45	0	606
2024	480	72	5	26	6	2	40	0	631

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rustburg Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	718	36.9	19.5	n/a
2009	664	35.1	18.9	0
2010	644	30.4	21.1	57.1
2011	617	35.7	17.2	43.4
2012	657	45.6	14.4	45.4
2013	661	45.5	14.5	43.7
2014	678	44.0	15.3	43.1
2015	658	45.0	14.6	42.6
2016	618	45.0	13.7	44.8
2017	609	38.2	15.9	43
2018	626	41.2	15.1	46.3
2019	627	43.2	14.5	48.3
2020	639	39.8	16.0	50.5
2021	626	47.5	13.1	n/a
2022	605	42.5	14.2	53.4
2023	606	49.7	12.1	74.1
2024	631	45.8	13.7	76.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rustburg Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	718	36.9	19.5	n/a
2009	664	35.1	18.9	0
2010	644	30.4	21.1	57.1
2011	617	35.7	17.2	43.4
2012	657	45.6	14.4	45.4
2013	661	45.5	14.5	43.7
2014	678	44.0	15.3	43.1
2015	658	45.0	14.6	42.6
2016	618	45.0	13.7	44.8
2017	609	38.2	15.9	43
2018	626	41.2	15.1	46.3
2019	627	43.2	14.5	48.3
2020	639	39.8	16.0	50.5
2021	626	47.5	13.1	n/a
2022	605	42.5	14.2	53.4
2023	606	49.7	12.1	74.1
2024	631	45.8	13.7	76.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rustburg Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$198 (3.0%)	$6,419 (97.0%)	$6,617
2020	$228 (3.4%)	$6,553 (96.6%)	$6,781
2021	$247 (3.5%)	$6,853 (96.5%)	$7,101

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rustburg Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 247^th of 424 Middle schools	Ranks 214^th of 422 Middle schools	7.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Rustburg Middle)	81	67.5	13.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Campbell County Public Schools)	82	65.9	16.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	57.8	20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Rustburg Middle)	79	78.5	0.5%
6th Grade English Reading (Campbell County Public Schools)	79	72.9	6.1%
6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	77	70.4	6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Rustburg Middle)	73	58	15.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Campbell County Public Schools)	76	60.3	15.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	51.4	26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Rustburg Middle)	77	61.9	15.1%
7th Grade English Reading (Campbell County Public Schools)	78	67.8	10.2%
7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	79	70.3	8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Rustburg Middle)	72	59.3	12.7%
8th Grade Writing (Campbell County Public Schools)	67	52.1	14.9%
8th Grade Writing (Virginia)	70	55.5	14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rustburg Middle)	68	51.6	16.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Campbell County Public Schools)	69	44.9	24.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	77	48.4	28.6%
8th Grade Science (Rustburg Middle)	72	49	23%
8th Grade Science (Campbell County Public Schools)	72	48	24%
8th Grade Science (Virginia)	78	61	17%
8th Grade English Reading (Rustburg Middle)	81	62	19%
8th Grade English Reading (Campbell County Public Schools)	78	67.4	10.7%
8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	76	70.7	5.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Rustburg Middle)	100	99	1%
End of Course Algebra I (Campbell County Public Schools)	88	85	3%
End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)	86	80	6%
End of Course Earth Science (Rustburg Middle)	89	63	26%
End of Course Earth Science (Campbell County Public Schools)	81	64	17%
End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)	81	72	9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	627	606	3.3%
African American	75	66	12%
American Indian	6	4	33.3%
Asian	4	6	50%
Hispanic	18	29	61.1%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	491	454	7.5%
Two or More Races	33	45	36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.3%	74.1%	25.8%

Schools Near Rustburg Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Geometry (2024)	SOL Algebra I (2024)		SOL Mathematics (2024)			SOL Science (2024)	SOL Earth Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)			SOL Geography (2024)	SOL World History I (2024)	SOL Civics and Economics (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Geometry 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 7th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL Earth Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL Geography 8th Grade	SOL World History I 8th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 7th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rustburg Middle	Public	6-8	555 Village Highway	Rustburg	24588	Campbell County	Campbell County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(434) 332-5141	631	46	13.7	76.5%	480 (76.1%)	72 (11.4%)	26 (4.1%)	5 (0.8%)	6 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	40 (6.3%)	45.7	246^th of 417 public middle schools	41.0%		50.7	214^th of 422 public middle schools	49.3%	32			100.0	62.2	47.1	45.3		70.7	71.4	65.9	71.8				79.7	$7,101	$247	$6,853
Brookville Middle	Public	6-8	320 Bee Dr	Lynchburg	24502	Lynchburg city	Campbell County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(434) 239-9267	678	48	14.2	77.9%	443 (65.3%)	88 (13.0%)	69 (10.2%)	19 (2.8%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	55 (8.1%)	46.7	238^th of 417 public middle schools	42.9%		47.4	235^th of 422 public middle schools	44.3%	3			89.5	78.8	59.4	38.1		70.9	71.3	69.6	71.0				70.3	$5,872	$155	$5,717
Sandusky Middle	Public	6-8	805 Chinook Place	Lynchburg	24502	Lynchburg city	Lynchburg City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(434) 515-5350	543	47	11.4	93.9%	136 (25.0%)	281 (51.7%)	51 (9.4%)	13 (2.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (11.0%)	12.1	386^th of 417 public middle schools	7.4%		8.6	402^nd of 422 public middle schools	4.7%	16			95.2	26.7	11.2	42.9	38.9	69.8	44.3	51.4	58.5			39.0	57.1	$8,151	$301	$7,850
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation	Public, Magnet	6-8	1200 1208 Polk St	Lynchburg	24504	Lynchburg city	Lynchburg City Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(434) 515-5310	533	52	10.2	93.6%	165 (31.0%)	260 (48.8%)	61 (11.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (8.4%)	27.1	328^th of 417 public middle schools	21.3%		25.2	348^th of 422 public middle schools	17.5%	20			100.0	30.7	44.4	37.2	27.7	90.4	54.4	56.9	67.6			53.8	70.3	$6,976	$144	$6,832
Linkhorne Middle	Public	6-8	2525 Linkhorne Dr	Lynchburg	24503	Lynchburg city	Lynchburg City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(434) 515-5330	566	47	12.1	94.0%	196 (34.6%)	270 (47.7%)	37 (6.5%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (9.9%)	11.2	390^th of 417 public middle schools	6.5%		11.7	393^rd of 422 public middle schools	6.9%	3			94.7	24.0	11.8	17.2	10.1	69.3	58.5	48.6	55.6			44.6	52.5	$7,919	$478	$7,441
Monelison Middle	Public	6-8	257 Trojan Rd	Madison Heights	24572	Amherst County	Amherst County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(434) 846-1307	512	39	13.0		304 (59.4%)	124 (24.2%)	30 (5.9%)	4 (0.8%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (8.4%)	26.9	331^st of 417 public middle schools	20.6%		25.3	346^th of 422 public middle schools	18.0%	15			95.1	33.3	43.7	31.9			66.5	69.9	72.0		49.7	46.5		$7,046	$03	$7,044
Forest Middle	Public	6-8	100 Ashwood Dr	Forest	24551	Bedford County	Bedford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(434) 525-6630	890	55	16.0	22.7%	703 (79.0%)	54 (6.1%)	54 (6.1%)	32 (3.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (5.1%)	78.6	68^th of 417 public middle schools	83.7%		72.6	110^th of 422 public middle schools	73.9%	42	100.0	100.0	100.0	82.3	72.4	73.4		87.5	86.6	87.8	88.1	84.9		86.2		$8,128	$516	$7,612
Appomattox Middle	Public	6-8	2020 Church St	Appomattox	24522	Appomattox County	Appomattox County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(434) 352-8257	512	40	12.8	79.5%	323 (63.1%)	109 (21.3%)	19 (3.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (11.5%)	65	148^th of 417 public middle schools	64.5%		58.5	178^th of 422 public middle schools	57.8%	30			100.0	63.8	76.5	63.4	66.3		70.7	72.6	78.8				82.0	$6,747	$275	$6,472

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