For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,821 students in Vinton, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 51 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Vinton, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Vinton, VA are William Byrd Middle School, Herman L. Horn Elementary School and W.e. Cundiff Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vinton, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Vinton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Vinton, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #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 | 1,134 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Vinton, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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 schools in Vinton, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Vinton, VA include William Byrd Middle School, Herman L. Horn Elementary School and W.e. Cundiff Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Vinton?
4 public schools are located in Vinton.
What percentage of students in Vinton go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Vinton are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Vinton?
Vinton public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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