Top Rankings
Roanoke County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 13,735 students in Roanoke County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Roanoke County School District have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
29 Schools
2,135 Schools
# Students
13,735 Students
1,257,051 Students
# Teachers
1,014 Teachers
92,248 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Roanoke County School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 131 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#12 out of 132 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 2010–2023 (no data for 2020)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
68%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 2010–2023 (no data for 2018, 2020 and 2022)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)78%
69%
Showing 2012–2021. Show full history, 2010–2021 (no data for 2018 and 2020)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)68%
59%
Graduation Rate
93%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 2011–2023
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.3%
19.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1993–2023
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1993–2023
% Hispanic
9%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1997–2023 (no data for 1999)
% Black
9%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1993–2023
% White
70%
44%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1993–2023
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 2011–2023
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,304 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,057 is less than the state median of $18,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$210 MM
$23,109 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1990–2023 (no data for 1991, 1993, 1994 and 2013)
Spending
$207 MM
$22,838 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1990–2023 (no data for 1991, 1993, 1994 and 2013)
Revenue / Student
$15,304
$18,383
Spending / Student
$15,057
$18,168
Best Roanoke County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glenvar High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4549 Malus Dr
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-6536
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-6536
Gr: 9-12 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Penn Forest Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6328 Merriman Rd
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7590
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7590
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Hidden Valley Middle School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4902 Hidden Valley School Rd
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7570
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7570
Gr: 6-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Cave Spring Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5404 Springlawn Ave
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7558
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7558
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Back Creek Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7130 Bent Mountain Rd
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7565
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7565
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Bonsack Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5437 Crumpacker Dr
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 977-5870
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 977-5870
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Cave Spring Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4880 Brambleton Ave
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7560
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7560
Gr: 6-8 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Fort Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3115 West Main St
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-6594
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-6594
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #99.
Hidden Valley High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5000 Titan Trail
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 776-7320
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 776-7320
Gr: 9-12 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Glen Cove Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5901 Cove Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8135
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8135
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1111.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5005 Grandin Rd Extension
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7580
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7580
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1212.
Clearbrook Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5205 Franklin Rd
Roanoke, VA 24014
(540) 772-7555
Roanoke, VA 24014
(540) 772-7555
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1313.
Northside High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6758 Northside High School Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8155
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8155
Gr: 9-12 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1414.
Mason's Cove Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3370 Bradshaw Rd
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-6530
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-6530
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1515.
Glenvar Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4555 Malus Dr
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-6322
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-6322
Gr: 6-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1616.
Northside Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6810 Northside High School Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8145
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8145
Gr: 6-8 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1717.
Green Valley Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3838 Overdale Rd
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7556
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7556
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1818.
William Byrd Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2910 Washington Ave
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 890-1035
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 890-1035
Gr: 6-8 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1919.
Herman L. Horn Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1002 Ruddell Rd
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 857-5007
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 857-5007
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2020.
W.e. Cundiff Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 Hardy Rd
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 857-5009
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 857-5009
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2121.
Glenvar Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4507 Malus Dr
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-6540
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-6540
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2222.
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3216 Mt Pleasant Blvd
Roanoke, VA 24014
(540) 427-1879
Roanoke, VA 24014
(540) 427-1879
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2323.
Cave Spring High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3712 Chaparral Dr
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7550
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7550
Gr: 9-12 | 1,046 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2424.
William Byrd High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2902 Washington Ave
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 890-3090
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 890-3090
Gr: 9-12 | 1,134 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2525.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5901 Plantation Circle
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8175
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8175
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2626.
Burlington Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6533 Peters Creek Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8165
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8165
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Secondary Transition Educational Program
Alternative School
5937 Cove Road
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 562-3700
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 562-3700
Rank: n/an/a
Burton Center For Arts And Technology
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1760 Roanoke Boulevard
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 857-5000
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 857-5000
Rank: n/an/a
Governor's Stem Academy At The Burton Center For Arts And Te
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1760 Roanoke Boulevard
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 562-3900
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 562-3900
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Roanoke County School District?
Roanoke County School District manages 29 public schools serving 13,735 students.
What is the rank of Roanoke County School District?
Roanoke County School District is ranked #12 out of 131 school districts in Virginia (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Roanoke County School District?
70% of Roanoke County School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Roanoke County School District?
Roanoke County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Roanoke County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,057 is less than the state median of $18,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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