For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 6,784 students in Roanoke, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Roanoke, 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, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Roanoke have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Roanoke, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less 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 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Roanoke, VA (2026-27)
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 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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 | 1,046 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
William Fleming High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3649 Ferncliff Ave Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2781
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2781
Gr: 9-12 | 1,957 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Patrick Henry High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2102 Grandin Rd Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2255
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2255
Gr: 9-12 | 2,030 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Roanoke, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
108 N Jefferson St
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 853-1495
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 853-1495
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Forest Park Magnet Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Magnet School
2730 Melrose Ave Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2923
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2923
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
3142 Preston Ave Nw
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2996
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2996
Gr: PK-2 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
2202 Grandin Rd Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2655
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2655
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Red Onion State Prison (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
10800 H. Jack Rose Hwy
Roanoke, VA 24016
(276) 796-7510
Roanoke, VA 24016
(276) 796-7510
2020 Oakland Blvd Nw
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2756
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2756
Gr: PK-2
1601 Ferncliff Ave Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2605
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2605
Gr: 6-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Roanoke, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Roanoke, VA include Hidden Valley High School, Northside High School and Cave Spring High School.
How many public high schools are located in Roanoke?
5 public high schools are located in Roanoke.
What is the racial composition of students in Roanoke?
Roanoke public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Roanoke are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Roanoke include: William Fleming High School vs. Patrick Henry High School, Patrick Henry High School vs. William Fleming High School, Hidden Valley High School vs. Cave Spring High School
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