Best Schools in Roanoke County, VA
Roanoke County, VA has 49 public schools (10 high, 10 middle, 25 elementary) serving 26,684 students. On average they score 77% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Roanoke County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Roanoke County, VA
The top high schools in Roanoke County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cave Spring High
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1056 Students
2. Hidden Valley High
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 830 Students
3. Salem High
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Salem City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1227 Students
4. Glenvar High
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 627 Students
5. William Byrd High
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1142 Students
6. Eastern Montgomery High
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 282 Students
7. Northside High
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 950 Students
8. Floyd County High
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Floyd County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 701 Students
9. Patrick Henry High
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Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2005 Students
10. William Fleming High
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Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1911 Students
Best Middle Schools in Roanoke County, VA
The top middle schools in Roanoke County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cave Spring Middle
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 765 Students
2. Hidden Valley Middle
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 578 Students
3. Glenvar Middle
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 430 Students
4. William Byrd Middle
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 827 Students
5. Andrew Lewis Middle
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Salem City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 895 Students
6. Northside Middle
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 627 Students
7. Shawsville Middle
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 208 Students
8. James Madison Middle
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Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 580 Students
9. John P. Fishwick Middle
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Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 501 Students
10. Breckinridge Middle
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Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 624 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Roanoke County, VA
The top elementary schools in Roanoke County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Back Creek Elementary
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 294 Students
2. Penn Forest Elementary
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 400 Students
3. Fort Lewis Elementary
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 257 Students
4. Bonsack Elementary
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 320 Students
5. Crystal Spring Elementary
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Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 304 Students
6. Cave Spring Elementary
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 508 Students
7. Green Valley Elementary
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 518 Students
8. Oak Grove Elementary
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students
9. Herman L. Horn Elementary
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students
10. Glen Cove Elementary
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Roanoke County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Roanoke County, VA has a total population of 96,929 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Roanoke 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 Roanoke County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Roanoke County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Roanoke 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 Roanoke County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Roanoke County, VA
How many schools are in Roanoke County, VA?
Roanoke County, VA has 49 public schools: 10 high schools, 10 middle schools and 25 elementary schools, serving 26,684 students in total.
How do schools in Roanoke County perform on state tests?
On average, 49 schools in Roanoke County score 77% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Roanoke County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Roanoke 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: 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
Cities, towns and school districts in Roanoke County
1 places in Roanoke County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Vinton (4)
School districts (1)
- Roanoke County Public Schools (26 schools)