For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,863 students in Roanoke County, VA. The top ranked public high schools in Roanoke County, VA are Hidden Valley High School, Cave Spring High School and William Byrd High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roanoke County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 89% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Roanoke County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public high schools.
Roanoke County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Virginia average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hidden Valley High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Roanoke County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hidden Valley High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5000 Titan Trail
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 776-7320
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 776-7320
Grades: 9-12
| 821 students
Rank: #22.
Cave Spring High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3712 Chaparral Dr
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7550
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7550
Grades: 9-12
| 1,023 students
Rank: #33.
William Byrd High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2902 Washington Ave
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 890-3090
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 890-3090
Grades: 9-12
| 1,107 students
Rank: #44.
Northside High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6758 Northside High School Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8155
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8155
Grades: 9-12
| 912 students
Roanoke County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10148 Tinsley Ln
Bent Mountain, VA 24059
(540) 929-4281
Bent Mountain, VA 24059
(540) 929-4281
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
R.e. Cook Regional Alternative (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
412 Poplar St.
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 857-5099
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 857-5099
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Roanoke County Central Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2910 Washington Va
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 562-3900
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 562-3900
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Roanoke County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Roanoke County, VA include Hidden Valley High School, Cave Spring High School and William Byrd High School. Roanoke County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Virginia.
How many public high schools are located in Roanoke County, VA?
4 public high schools are located in Roanoke County, VA.
What is the racial composition of students in Roanoke County, VA?
Roanoke County, VA public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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