High Schools in Botetourt County Public Schools

Summary:

The Botetourt County Public Schools district in Virginia is home to two high-performing high schools: Lord Botetourt High and James River High. Both schools consistently rank among the top high schools in the state, with exceptional academic achievements and low dropout rates.

Lord Botetourt High is ranked 82nd out of 328 Virginia high schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts impressive test scores, with the majority of subjects having over 90% proficiency rates. Additionally, it maintains a low dropout rate of 4.5% and a high 4-year graduation rate of 92.8%. While the school has a slightly higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients compared to the district average, it continues to deliver strong academic outcomes.

James River High stands out even further, ranking 23rd out of 328 Virginia high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are exceptional, with several subjects achieving 100% proficiency rates. Like Lord Botetourt High, James River High maintains a low dropout rate of 4.5% and a high 4-year graduation rate of 92.8%. However, it has a higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients compared to the district average, indicating its ability to support a diverse student population.

District Detail

143 Poor Farm Rd
Fincastle, VA 24090

(540) 473-8263

SchoolDigger Rank:
5^th of 129 Virginia districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 4,424

Primary Schools: 7
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SOL Geometry (2025)	SOL Algebra I (2025)	SOL Algebra II (2025)	SOL Biology (2025)			SOL Earth Science (2025)		SOL English Reading (2025)		SOL VA and US History (2025)	SOL World History I (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Geometry 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 9th Grade	SOL Algebra II 9th Grade	SOL Biology 9th Grade	SOL Biology 10th Grade	SOL Biology 11th Grade	SOL Earth Science 9th Grade	SOL Earth Science 10th Grade	SOL English Reading 10th Grade	SOL English Reading 11th Grade	SOL VA and US History 11th Grade	SOL World History I 9th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
James River High	Public	9-12	9906 Springwood Rd	Buchanan	24066	Botetourt County	Botetourt County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 254-1121	464	31	14.9	36.4%	426 (91.8%)	9 (1.9%)	10 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.9%)	79.7	23^rd of 328 public high schools	93.0%		81.8	15^th of 329 public high schools	95.4%	8	100.0	85.7	100.0	96.0	85.2				90.0	93.8		87.4	$10,470	$534	$9,936
Lord Botetourt High	Public	9-12	1435 Roanoke Rd	Daleville	24083	Botetourt County	Botetourt County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 992-1261	963	60	16.0	28.8%	776 (80.6%)	24 (2.5%)	73 (7.6%)	21 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	68 (7.1%)	71.3	82^nd of 328 public high schools	75.0%		72	70^th of 329 public high schools	78.7%	12	94.8	90.9	100.0	93.9	73.1	75.0	76.3	53.3		92.2	40.0	79.7	$9,372	$197	$9,175

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Department Of Corrections	6.02 mi	61
Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms	11.39 mi	23
Craig County Public Schools	12.17 mi	2	67^th
Roanoke County Public Schools	12.19 mi	29	10^th
Bedford County Public Schools	12.45 mi	24	43^rd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.