For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,952 students in Radford City, VA.
The top ranked public schools in Radford City, VA are Indian Valley Elementary School, Belle Heth Elementary School and Radford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Radford City, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Radford City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Radford City (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Indian Valley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4130 Indian Valley Rd Nw
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 745-9420
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 745-9420
Grades: PK-7
| 128 students
Rank: #22.
Belle Heth Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
151 George Street
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3653
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3653
Grades: 3-6
| 481 students
Rank: #33.
Radford High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Dalton Dr
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3649
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3649
Grades: 9-12
| 505 students
Rank: #44.
John N. Dalton Intermediate
(Math: 61% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
60 Dalton Dr
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3651
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3651
Grades: 7-8
| 240 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Belview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3187 Peppers Ferry Rd
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 633-3200
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 633-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Riverlawn Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8100 Beth Nelson Drive
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 643-0748
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 643-0748
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: n/an/a
700 Twelfth St
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3652
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3652
Grades: PK-2
| 391 students
Rank: n/an/a
1612 Wadsworth Street
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3647
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3647
Grades: K-12
| 1,589 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Radford City, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Radford City, VA include Indian Valley Elementary School, Belle Heth Elementary School and Radford High School.
How many public schools are located in Radford City?
8 public schools are located in Radford City.
What is the racial composition of students in Radford City?
Radford City public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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