For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,976 students in Roanoke County, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Roanoke County, VA are Hidden Valley High School, Northside High School and Cave Spring 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 62% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 89% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Roanoke County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Roanoke County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
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 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Roanoke County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 851 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
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 | 923 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
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 | 1,075 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
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 | 1,127 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Roanoke County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10148 Tinsley Ln
Bent Mountain, VA 24059
(540) 929-4281
Bent Mountain, VA 24059
(540) 929-4281
Gr: K-5
R.e. Cook Regional Alternative (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
412 Poplar St.
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 857-5099
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 857-5099
Roanoke County Central Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2910 Washington Va
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 562-3900
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 562-3900
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, Northside High School and Cave Spring High School.
How many public high schools are located in Roanoke County?
4 public high schools are located in Roanoke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Roanoke County?
Roanoke County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Roanoke County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Roanoke County include: Hidden Valley High School vs. Cave Spring High School, Cave Spring High School vs. Hidden Valley High School, Northside High School vs. Cave Spring High School
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