Best Schools in Roanoke, VA
Roanoke, VA has a total of 71 schools including 13 high schools, 12 middle schools and 39 elementary schools. A total of 31,395 students attend Roanoke, VA schools. On average, schools in Roanoke score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Roanoke greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Roanoke, VA
Roanoke, VA has 13 high schools with 10,705 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Roanoke score 79% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Roanoke greatly exceed expectations.
1. Hidden Valley High
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 830 Students
2. Cave Spring High
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1056 Students
3. James River High
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Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 460 Students
4. Glenvar High
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 627 Students
5. Lord Botetourt High
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Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 980 Students
6. William Byrd High
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1142 Students
7. Northside High
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 950 Students
8. Patrick Henry High
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Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2005 Students
9. William Fleming High
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Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1911 Students
Best Middle Schools in Roanoke, VA
Roanoke, VA has 12 middle schools with 7,123 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Roanoke score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Roanoke greatly exceed expectations.
1. Hidden Valley Middle
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 578 Students
2. Central Academy Middle
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Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 369 Students
3. Cave Spring Middle
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 765 Students
4. Read Mountain Middle
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Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 657 Students
5. Glenvar Middle
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 430 Students
6. William Byrd Middle
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 827 Students
7. Northside Middle
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 627 Students
8. James Madison Middle
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Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 580 Students
9. Woodrow Wilson Middle
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Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 642 Students
10. John P. Fishwick Middle
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Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 501 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Roanoke, VA
Roanoke, VA has 39 elementary schools with 13,567 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Roanoke score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Roanoke greatly exceed expectations.
1. Penn Forest Elementary
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 400 Students
2. Grandin Court Elementary
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Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students
3. Crystal Spring Elementary
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Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 304 Students
4. Colonial Elementary
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Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 478 Students
5. Cloverdale Elementary
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Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 249 Students
6. Cave Spring Elementary
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 508 Students
7. Bonsack Elementary
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 320 Students
8. Fort Lewis Elementary
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 257 Students
9. Clearbrook Elementary
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 324 Students
10. Mason's Cove Elementary
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 213 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Roanoke, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Roanoke, VA has a total population of 121,849 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Roanoke, 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, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Roanoke, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Roanoke, VA.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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