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Best Schools in Fincastle, VA
Fincastle, VA has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,765 students. On average they score 82% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Fincastle exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fincastle, VA
The top high schools in Fincastle, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James River High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 460 Students
2. Lord Botetourt High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 980 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fincastle, VA
The top middle schools in Fincastle, 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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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 657 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fincastle, VA
The top elementary schools in Fincastle, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Troutville Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 247 Students
2. Breckinridge Elementary
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Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 195 Students
3. Buchanan Elementary
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Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 311 Students
4. Greenfield Elementary
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Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 426 Students
5. Eagle Rock Elementary
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Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 120 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fincastle, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fincastle, VA has a total population of 4,401 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fincastle, 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 Fincastle, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fincastle, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fincastle, 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 Fincastle, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fincastle, VA
How many schools are in Fincastle, VA?
Fincastle, VA has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,765 students in total.
How do schools in Fincastle perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Fincastle score 82% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Fincastle exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fincastle?
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: 82%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 83%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 86%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Fincastle
2 of 2 schools in Fincastle carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Fincastle. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.