Photo: Nyttend · Public domainConcord’s public schools outscore 68% of Virginia districts
The grade covers the two public school districts serving Concord, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Virginia, not nationally.
From Virginia state tests taken in spring 2021, when nearly all of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Concord’s schools, in brief
Spending and class size
Campbell County spends $13,640 per student and Appomattox County $13,301, against $17,169 across Virginia (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2020–21, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Concord’s grade
B+: better than 68% of Virginia school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Virginia average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Concord, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Concord
Concord Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 406 students · 14:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Concord
Concord Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 406 students · 14:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Concord
Concord Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 406 students · 14:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Concord
Concord Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 406 students · 14:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Concord
Concord Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 406 students · 14:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Concord
Concord Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 406 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Concord runs its own schools through grade 12 (Campbell County Public Schools). From grade PK, students attend the Appomattox County Public Schools, shared with Appomattox and Pamplin City. Its middle school is in Lynchburg. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Concord
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
How students score
Concord vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Virginia towns that share Concord’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Concord | B+ | Campbell County PK–12 · Appomattox County PK–12 |
Every school in Concord
9 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Virginia’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Concord’s schools
Are Concord’s schools good?
By Virginia’s own tests, yes: the public schools Concord children attend outscore 68% of Virginia’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 64%. Tests are from 2020–21, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Concord in?
Two districts: Campbell County Public Schools runs grades PK–12, and Appomattox County Public Schools runs grades PK–12, shared with Appomattox and Pamplin City.
Where do Concord kids go to high school?
One of 5 high schools, depending on your address: Brookville High, Rustburg High, Appomattox County High, Altavista High and William Campbell High.
What is Concord’s graduation rate?
91% of the class of 2023 in Campbell County Public Schools graduated in four years, against 89% across Virginia.
How much does Concord spend per student?
$13,640 in Campbell County Public Schools and $13,301 in Appomattox County Public Schools (FY2024), against $17,169 across Virginia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Concord families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Concord → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2020–21, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Virginia. Stars are from neighbors.