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Roanoke County Public Schools


At a glance
10thof 129 Virginia districts▲ 2
Better than 92% of Virginia districts
5937 Cove Rd NW
Roanoke, VA 24019-2403
·(540) 562-3900·All Virginia district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 92.2% of districts
29
Schools
13,735
Students
6
5-star schools
Top rankedBack Creek Elementary21st of 1,110 Virginia elementary schools
Biggest riser
Green Valley Elementary up 220 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Mason's Cove Elementary 9.4 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
3★
3 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Roanoke County Public Schools district in Virginia consists of 26 schools, including 16 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 5 high schools, serving a diverse student population. The district is highly ranked, with several standout schools demonstrating exceptional academic performance, while others show room for improvement.

Among the top-performing schools are Bonsack Elementary, ranked 31st out of 1,110 Virginia elementary schools, and Back Creek Elementary, ranked 21st in the state. These schools boast over 90% proficiency in core subjects. At the high school level, Cave Spring High and Hidden Valley High are standouts, ranked 36th and 55th in Virginia, respectively, with strong academic performance.

While the district's overall graduation rate of 92.8% exceeds the state average, the chronic absenteeism rate of 15.7% is a concern. Additionally, there is a significant disparity in academic achievement between the highest and lowest-performing schools, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education. The district's diverse socioeconomic makeup, as evidenced by the wide range of free and reduced lunch rates, may also require tailored approaches to meet the unique needs of different student groups.

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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.

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