Top Rankings
Botetourt Co PBLC Schs School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,471 students in Botetourt Co PBLC Schs School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Botetourt Co PBLC Schs School District have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,132 Schools
# Students
4,471 Students
1,243,958 Students
# Teachers
331 Teachers
86,939 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Botetourt Co PBLC Schs School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#6 out of 135 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
69%
Graduation Rate
93%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.71
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
41 Students
92,346 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
241 Students
224,629 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
18%
# Black Students
90 Students
271,248 Students
% Black Students
2%
22%
# White Students
3,875 Students
569,390 Students
% White Students
87%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
220 Students
80,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
93
30,959
# Students in K Grade:
345
86,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
312
86,730
# Students in 2nd Grade:
306
89,056
# Students in 3rd Grade:
293
89,616
# Students in 4th Grade:
322
90,251
# Students in 5th Grade:
320
90,242
# Students in 6th Grade:
330
92,111
# Students in 7th Grade:
337
94,860
# Students in 8th Grade:
328
98,467
# Students in 9th Grade:
384
109,131
# Students in 10th Grade:
373
98,006
# Students in 11th Grade:
359
93,794
# Students in 12th Grade:
369
94,195
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,394 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,672. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,170 is less than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$60 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,394
$15,672
Spending / Student
$13,170
$15,424
Best Botetourt Co PBLC Schs School District Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lord Botetourt High School
Math: 83% | Reading: 92%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1435 Roanoke Rd
Daleville, VA 24083
(540) 992-1261
Daleville, VA 24083
(540) 992-1261
Grades: 9-12
| 1,009 students
Rank: #22.
James River High School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9906 Springwood Rd
Buchanan, VA 24066
(540) 254-1121
Buchanan, VA 24066
(540) 254-1121
Grades: 9-12
| 476 students
Rank: #33.
Cloverdale Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
833 Cougar Drive
Cloverdale, VA 24077
(540) 992-1086
Cloverdale, VA 24077
(540) 992-1086
Grades: K-5
| 258 students
Rank: #44.
Colonial Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
142 Murray Drive
Troutville, VA 24675
(540) 977-6773
Troutville, VA 24675
(540) 977-6773
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #55.
Central Middle School
Math: 77% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
367 Poor Farm Rd
Fincastle, VA 24090
(540) 473-8333
Fincastle, VA 24090
(540) 473-8333
Grades: 6-8
| 357 students
Rank: #66.
Read Mountain Middle School
Math: 75% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
182 Orchard Hill Dr
Cloverdale, VA 24077
(540) 966-8655
Cloverdale, VA 24077
(540) 966-8655
Grades: 6-8
| 638 students
Rank: #77.
Greenfield Elementary School
Math: 73% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
288 Etzler Rd
Troutville, VA 24175
(540) 992-4416
Troutville, VA 24175
(540) 992-4416
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #88.
Buchanan Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
255 Schoolhouse Rd
Buchanan, VA 24066
(540) 254-2084
Buchanan, VA 24066
(540) 254-2084
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: #99.
Eagle Rock Elementary School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
145 Eagles Nest Dr
Eagle Rock, VA 24085
(540) 884-2421
Eagle Rock, VA 24085
(540) 884-2421
Grades: PK-5
| 128 students
Rank: #1010.
Troutville Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12 Barron Dr
Troutville, VA 24175
(540) 992-1871
Troutville, VA 24175
(540) 992-1871
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #1111.
Breckinridge Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
331 Springwood Rd
Fincastle, VA 24090
(540) 473-8386
Fincastle, VA 24090
(540) 473-8386
Grades: PK-5
| 174 students
Rank: n/an/a
Botetourt Tech Educ Center
Vocational School
253 Poor Farm Rd
Fincastle, VA 24090
(540) 473-8216
Fincastle, VA 24090
(540) 473-8216
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Botetourt Co PBLC Schs School District?
Botetourt Co PBLC Schs School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,471 students.
What is the rank of Botetourt Co PBLC Schs School District?
Botetourt Co PBLC Schs School District is ranked #6 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Botetourt Co PBLC Schs School District?
87% of Botetourt Co PBLC Schs School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Botetourt Co PBLC Schs School District?
Botetourt Co PBLC Schs School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Botetourt Co PBLC Schs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,170 is less than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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