Lord Botetourt High School is a high school in Daleville, Virginia. It was built in 1958 and opened in the fall of 1959. LBHS is one of two high schools in Botetourt County, the other being James River High School in Buchanan.
Serving 983 students in grades 9-12, Lord Botetourt High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 983 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 92% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lord Botetourt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lord Botetourt High School's student population of 983 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
983 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Year Founded
1959
Colors
White, Grey, Scarlet
School Calendar
School Motto
It is the mission of Lord Botetourt High School to ensure that all students participate in quality learning experiences necessary to grow, to adapt and to meet the challenges of responsible citizenship in a changing global society.
School Rankings
Lord Botetourt High School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lord Botetourt High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#16 out of 1773 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)92%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)79%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
3%
22%
White
81%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lord Botetourt High School's ranking?
Lord Botetourt High School is ranked #16 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Lord Botetourt High School often compared to?
Lord Botetourt High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James River High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lord Botetourt High School?
The graduation rate of Lord Botetourt High School is 90%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Lord Botetourt High School?
983 students attend Lord Botetourt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Lord Botetourt High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lord Botetourt High School?
Lord Botetourt High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lord Botetourt High School offer ?
Lord Botetourt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Lord Botetourt High School part of?
Lord Botetourt High School is part of Botetourt County School District.
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