Best Schools in Roanoke City, VA
Roanoke City, VA has 38 public schools (4 high, 8 middle, 22 elementary) serving 19,810 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Roanoke City meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Roanoke City, VA
The top high schools in Roanoke City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. William Byrd High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1142 Students
2. Northside High
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 950 Students
3. Patrick Henry High
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Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2005 Students
4. William Fleming High
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Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1911 Students
Best Middle Schools in Roanoke City, VA
The top middle schools in Roanoke City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hidden Valley Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 578 Students
2. William Byrd Middle
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 827 Students
3. Northside Middle
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 627 Students
4. James Madison Middle
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Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 580 Students
5. Woodrow Wilson Middle
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Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 642 Students
6. John P. Fishwick Middle
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Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 501 Students
7. Breckinridge Middle
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Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 624 Students
8. Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle
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Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 523 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Roanoke City, VA
The top elementary schools in Roanoke City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crystal Spring Elementary
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Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 304 Students
2. Grandin Court Elementary
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Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students
3. Herman L. Horn Elementary
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students
4. Glen Cove Elementary
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students
5. Wasena Elementary
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Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 233 Students
6. Highland Park Elementary
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Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 398 Students
7. Mountain View Elementary
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 346 Students
8. Fishburn Park Elementary
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Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 292 Students
9. Virginia Heights Elementary
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Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 266 Students
10. Roanoke Academy For Mathematics & Science Elementary
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Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 392 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Roanoke City, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Roanoke City, VA has a total population of 100,011 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Roanoke City, 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 Roanoke City, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
38.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
33.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Roanoke City, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Roanoke City, 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 Roanoke City, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Roanoke City, VA
How many schools are in Roanoke City, VA?
Roanoke City, VA has 38 public schools: 4 high schools, 8 middle schools and 22 elementary schools, serving 19,810 students in total.
How do schools in Roanoke City perform on state tests?
On average, 38 schools in Roanoke City score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Roanoke City meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Roanoke City?
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: 77%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations