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Roanoke County School District

5937 Cove Rd Nw
Roanoke, VA 24019-2403
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Roanoke County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 13,799 students in Roanoke County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools in Roanoke County School District have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
29 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
13,799 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
1,034 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Roanoke County School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 132 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (VA)
#12 out of 132 school districts
(Top 10%)
83%
68%
(20-21)
78%
69%
(20-21)
68%
59%
93%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
8%
% Hispanic
9%
19%
% Black
9%
22%
% White
72%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,137 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,326 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$181 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$170 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,137
$15,502
Spending / Student
$12,326
$15,257

Best Roanoke County School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glenvar High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4549 Malus Dr
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-6536
Gr: 9-12 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Penn Forest Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6328 Merriman Rd
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7590
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Hidden Valley Middle School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4902 Hidden Valley School Rd
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7570
Gr: 6-8 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Cave Spring Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5404 Springlawn Ave
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7558
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Back Creek Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7130 Bent Mountain Rd
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7565
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Bonsack Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5437 Crumpacker Dr
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 977-5870
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Cave Spring Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4880 Brambleton Ave
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7560
Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Fort Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3115 West Main St
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-6594
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Hidden Valley High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5000 Titan Trail
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 776-7320
Gr: 9-12 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1010.
Glen Cove Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5901 Cove Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8135
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1111.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5005 Grandin Rd Extension
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7580
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1212.
Clearbrook Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5205 Franklin Rd
Roanoke, VA 24014
(540) 772-7555
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1313.
Northside High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6758 Northside High School Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8155
Gr: 9-12 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1414.
Mason's Cove Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3370 Bradshaw Rd
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-6530
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1515.
Glenvar Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4555 Malus Dr
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-6322
Gr: 6-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1616.
Northside Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6810 Northside High School Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8145
Gr: 6-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1717.
Green Valley Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3838 Overdale Rd
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7556
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1818.
William Byrd Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2910 Washington Ave
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 890-1035
Gr: 6-8 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1919.
Herman L. Horn Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1002 Ruddell Rd
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 857-5007
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2020.
W.e. Cundiff Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1200 Hardy Rd
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 857-5009
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2121.
Glenvar Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4507 Malus Dr
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-6540
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2222.
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3216 Mt Pleasant Blvd
Roanoke, VA 24014
(540) 427-1879
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2323.
Cave Spring High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3712 Chaparral Dr
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7550
Gr: 9-12 | 1,075 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2424.
William Byrd High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2902 Washington Ave
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 890-3090
Gr: 9-12 | 1,127 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2525.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5901 Plantation Circle
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8175
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2626.
Burlington Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6533 Peters Creek Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8165
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
5937 Cove Road
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 562-3700
Rank: n/an/a
Burton Center For Arts And Technology
Vocational School
Magnet School
1760 Roanoke Boulevard
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 857-5000
Rank: n/an/a
Governor's Stem Academy At The Burton Center For Arts And Te
Vocational School
Magnet School
1760 Roanoke Boulevard
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 562-3900

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Roanoke County School District?
Roanoke County School District manages 29 public schools serving 13,799 students.
What is the rank of Roanoke County School District?
Roanoke County School District is ranked #12 out of 132 school districts in Virginia (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Roanoke County School District?
72% of Roanoke County School District students are White, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Roanoke County School District?
Roanoke County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Roanoke County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,326 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 29 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 13,799 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 93% (Top 10% in VA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 83% (Top 10%)
  • : 78% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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