Roanoke Co PBLC Schs School District

5937 Cove Rd Nw
Roanoke, VA 24019-2403
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Roanoke 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 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 13,723 students in Roanoke Co PBLC Schs 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 Co PBLC Schs School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and 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
29 Schools
2,132 Schools
# Students
13,723 Students
1,243,958 Students
# Teachers
1,014 Teachers
86,939 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Roanoke Co PBLC Schs School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 94% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (VA)
#9 out of 135 school districts
(Top 10%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Roanoke Co PBLC Schs  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
71%
54%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Roanoke Co PBLC Schs  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
78%
69%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Roanoke Co PBLC Schs  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
94%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Roanoke Co PBLC Schs  School District and public school graduation rate of VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.71
# American Indian Students
13 Students
3,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
597 Students
92,346 Students
% Asian Students
4%
7%
# Hispanic Students
1,024 Students
224,629 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
18%
# Black Students
1,077 Students
271,248 Students
% Black Students
8%
22%
# White Students
10,235 Students
569,390 Students
% White Students
75%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
2,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
770 Students
80,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
7%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
364
30,959
# Students in K Grade:
933
86,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
903
86,730
# Students in 2nd Grade:
860
89,056
# Students in 3rd Grade:
991
89,616
# Students in 4th Grade:
923
90,251
# Students in 5th Grade:
970
90,242
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,079
92,111
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,070
94,860
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,145
98,467
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,266
109,131
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,169
98,006
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,056
93,794
# Students in 12th Grade:
994
94,195
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,209 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,672. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,395 is less than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$181 MM
$19,496 MM
This chart display total revenue of Roanoke Co PBLC Schs  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$170 MM
$19,187 MM
This chart display total spending of Roanoke Co PBLC Schs  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,209
$15,672
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Roanoke Co PBLC Schs  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,395
$15,424
This chart display average spending per public school student in Roanoke Co PBLC Schs  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Roanoke Co PBLC Schs School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hidden Valley High School
Math: 90% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5000 Titan Trail
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 776-7320
Grades: 9-12
| 821 students
Rank: #22.
Glenvar High School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4549 Malus Dr
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-6536
Grades: 9-12
| 622 students
Rank: #33.
Cave Spring High School
Math: 86% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3712 Chaparral Dr
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7550
Grades: 9-12
| 1,023 students
Rank: #44.
Penn Forest Elementary School
Math: 83% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6328 Merriman Rd
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7590
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #55.
William Byrd High School
Math: 77% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2902 Washington Ave
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 890-3090
Grades: 9-12
| 1,107 students
Rank: #66.
Northside High School
Math: 80% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6758 Northside High School Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8155
Grades: 9-12
| 912 students
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Back Creek Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7130 Bent Mountain Rd
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7565
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Bonsack Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5437 Crumpacker Dr
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 977-5870
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Cave Spring Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5404 Springlawn Ave
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7558
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Fort Lewis Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3115 West Main St
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-6594
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
Rank: #1111.
Hidden Valley Middle School
Math: 76% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4902 Hidden Valley School Rd
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7570
Grades: 6-8
| 557 students
Rank: #1212.
Cave Spring Middle School
Math: 76% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4880 Brambleton Ave
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7560
Grades: 6-8
| 775 students
Rank: #1313.
Oak Grove Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5005 Grandin Rd Extension
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7580
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #1414.
Glen Cove Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5901 Cove Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8135
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #1515.
Clearbrook Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5205 Franklin Rd
Roanoke, VA 24014
(540) 772-7555
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #1616.
Mason's Cove Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3370 Bradshaw Rd
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-6530
Grades: PK-5
| 203 students
Rank: #1717.
Glenvar Middle School
Math: 70% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4555 Malus Dr
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-6322
Grades: 6-8
| 439 students
Rank: #1818.
William Byrd Middle School
Math: 68% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2910 Washington Ave
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 890-1035
Grades: 6-8
| 867 students
Rank: #1919.
W.e. Cundiff Elementary School
Math: 69% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1200 Hardy Rd
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 857-5009
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #2020.
Green Valley Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3838 Overdale Rd
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7556
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #2121.
Herman L. Horn Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1002 Ruddell Rd
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 857-5007
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #2222.
Northside Middle School
Math: 63% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6810 Northside High School Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8145
Grades: 6-8
| 656 students
Rank: #2323.
Mt. Pleasant Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3216 Mt Pleasant Blvd
Roanoke, VA 24014
(540) 427-1879
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #2424.
Mountain View Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5901 Plantation Circle
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8175
Grades: PK-5
| 322 students
Rank: #2525.
Glenvar Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4507 Malus Dr
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-6540
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #2626.
Burlington Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6533 Peters Creek Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8165
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: n/an/a
5937 Cove Road
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 562-3700
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Burton Ctr. For Arts And Tech.
Vocational School
Magnet School
1760 Boulevard
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 857-5000
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gov Stem At The Burton Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
1760 Roanoke Boulevard
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 562-3900
Grades: n/a
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Roanoke Co PBLC Schs School District?
Roanoke Co PBLC Schs School District manages 29 public schools serving 13,723 students.
What is the rank of Roanoke Co PBLC Schs School District?
Roanoke Co PBLC Schs School District is ranked #9 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Roanoke Co PBLC Schs School District?
75% of Roanoke Co PBLC Schs School District students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Roanoke Co PBLC Schs School District?
Roanoke 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 Roanoke Co PBLC Schs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,395 is less than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 29 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 13,723 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 94% (Top 20% in VA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 78% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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