Best Schools in Botetourt County, VA
Botetourt County, VA has 18 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 7,872 students. On average they score 78% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Botetourt County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Botetourt County, VA
The top high schools in Botetourt County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James River High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 460 Students
2. Lord Botetourt High
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Projected Test Scores
Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 980 Students
3. Liberty High
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Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 726 Students
4. Rockbridge County High
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Projected Test Scores
Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 994 Students
Best Middle Schools in Botetourt County, VA
The top middle schools in Botetourt County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Academy Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 369 Students
2. Read Mountain Middle
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Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 657 Students
3. Liberty Middle
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Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 535 Students
4. Maury River Middle
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Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Botetourt County, VA
The top elementary schools in Botetourt County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Colonial Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 478 Students
2. Troutville Elementary
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Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 247 Students
3. Breckinridge Elementary
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Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 195 Students
4. Cloverdale Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 249 Students
5. Buchanan Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 311 Students
6. Greenfield Elementary
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Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 426 Students
7. Big Island Elementary
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Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 149 Students
8. Eagle Rock Elementary
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Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 120 Students
9. Montvale Elementary
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Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 253 Students
10. Natural Bridge Elementary
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Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 221 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Botetourt County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Botetourt County, VA has a total population of 33,596 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Botetourt County, VA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Botetourt County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Botetourt County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Botetourt County, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Botetourt County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Botetourt County, VA
How many schools are in Botetourt County, VA?
Botetourt County, VA has 18 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 7,872 students in total.
How do schools in Botetourt County perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Botetourt County score 78% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Botetourt County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Botetourt County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Botetourt County
6 places in Botetourt County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Troutville (3)
- Buchanan (2)
- Cloverdale (2)
- Fincastle (2)
- Daleville (1)
- Eagle Rock (1)
School districts (1)
- Botetourt County Public Schools (11 schools)