For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,023 students in Botetourt County, VA. The top ranked public middle schools in Botetourt County, VA are Central Academy Middle School and Read Mountain Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Botetourt County, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Botetourt County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Botetourt County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Academy Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
367 Poor Farm Rd
Fincastle, VA 24090
(540) 473-8333
Fincastle, VA 24090
(540) 473-8333
Gr: 6-8 | 362 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Read Mountain Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
182 Orchard Hill Dr
Cloverdale, VA 24077
(540) 966-8655
Cloverdale, VA 24077
(540) 966-8655
Gr: 6-8 | 661 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Botetourt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Botetourt Cor Runit #25 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1414 Stoney Battery Rd
Troutville, VA 24175
(540) 857-7022
Troutville, VA 24175
(540) 857-7022
Roanoke Valley Regional Board (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
57 South Center Drive Room 12
Daleville, VA 24083
(540) 992-4264
Daleville, VA 24083
(540) 992-4264
Stem - Health Academy (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
57 S Center Drive, Room 103
Daleville, VA 24083
(540) 992-2658
Daleville, VA 24083
(540) 992-2658
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Botetourt County, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Botetourt County, VA include Central Academy Middle School and Read Mountain Middle School. Botetourt County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Virginia.
How many public middle schools are located in Botetourt County?
2 public middle schools are located in Botetourt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Botetourt County?
Botetourt County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Botetourt County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Botetourt County include: Central Academy Middle School vs. Read Mountain Middle School, Read Mountain Middle School vs. Central Academy Middle School
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