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Herman L. Horn Elementary

Q: Is Herman L. Horn Elementary a good school?

Herman L. Horn Elementary ranks 375 th of 1111 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

375^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,111 Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 66% of Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Herman L. Horn Elementary is a PK–5 public school in Vinton, VA, serving about 399 students as part of Roanoke County Public Schools, a highly ranked district (11th of 131 in Virginia). The school serves a predominantly low-income population — 82.5% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch — yet it posts academic results that are generally at or above state averages in most subjects, and it ranks in the 66th percentile of Virginia elementary schools overall.

The school's biggest strengths show up in the upper grades. In the 2025–2026 school year, 5th-grade math and science proficiency both hit 89.8%, well above state averages of 72.4% and 68.8%, respectively. Herman L. Horn also does remarkably well with students from low-income families, with that subgroup ranking in the 89th percentile statewide in 2024–2025. Chronic absenteeism has fallen dramatically from 16.5% to 9.7% in recent years — roughly half the statewide rate of 14.8%. That's a sharp contrast with Fallon Park Elementary, just 1.9 miles away in Roanoke City, where chronic absenteeism is 29.9% and 3rd-grade reading proficiency is just 30.6% compared with Herman L. Horn's 69.7%.

There are a few things parents may want to watch. Early-grade scores (3rd and 4th grade) tend to trail the district average, and the school slipped slightly in its overall ranking in the latest year after a stronger showing the year before. Students receiving special education services posted the school's weakest subgroup performance, with only limited data available. Meanwhile, Bonsack Elementary, just over 3 miles away, ranks much higher overall — but it also serves a far wealthier population (22.5% vs. 82.5% free/reduced lunch), so the comparison largely reflects socioeconomic differences rather than school quality. For families in the Vinton area, Herman L. Horn offers a solid, well-rounded education with standout upper-elementary instruction, improving attendance, and a meaningful advantage over nearby Roanoke City schools.

399

Students ?

11.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,038

Per pupil spending ?

82.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1002 Ruddell Rd
Vinton, VA 24179

(540) 857-5007

District: Roanoke County Public Schools

Students who attend Herman L. Horn Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	William Byrd Middle
High:	William Byrd High

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.2%

African American:

11.5%

Two or more races:

10.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 51st percentile in 2016 → 66th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Virginia average (79% vs 72% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 15 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Virginia median (66th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school79%

District avg83%

Virginia avg72%

375^th of 1,111

Virginia public elementary schools ?

Top 34%▲ up 15 pts since 2016

From top 49% (2016) to top 34% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

11^th of 16Elementary Schools in the Roanoke County Public Schools

11^th of 131Roanoke County Public Schools among Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	67.8	375 of 1111	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	77.4	257 of 1110	76.8%	★★★★☆
2024	68.9	373 of 1114	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.6	410 of 1114	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	65.0	408 of 1109	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.3	478 of 1103	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	45.6	683 of 1105	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	48.9	642 of 1097	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	69.8	309 of 1099	71.9%	★★★★☆
2016	56.0	532 of 1096	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	67.9	331 of 1100	69.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	49.5	613 of 1110	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	62.8	416 of 1120	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	60.7	428 of 1117	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	58.1	485 of 1117	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	59.6	454 of 1113	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	43.4	734 of 1082	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	56.4	501 of 1081	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	48.6	622 of 1083	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2006	61.2	421 of 1071	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2005	45.3	649 of 1062	38.9%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2024	38.9	278 of 355	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	64.5	408 of 1100	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	77.2	241 of 1096	78.0%	★★★★☆
2024	68.5	355 of 1098	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.9	516 of 1100	53.1%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	72.1	214 of 1040	79.4%	★★★★☆
2025	81.6	119 of 1046	88.6%	★★★★☆
2024	71.5	245 of 1036	76.4%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	69.0	339 of 1099	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	74.6	284 of 1093	74.0%	★★★★☆
2024	65.3	405 of 1101	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	69.5	324 of 1093	70.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	48.2	569 of 974	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	68.9	294 of 973	69.8%	★★★★☆
2024	59.8	423 of 979	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.0	425 of 984	56.8%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)79th percentile+13 vs school

Male (2026)69th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2026)63rd percentile-3 vs school

White (2026)42nd percentile-25 vs school

Disabled (2024)22nd percentile-45 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2025-2026) ?

Science90%+21 vs state

Mathematics80%+6 vs state

English Reading78%+7 vs state

VA Studies74%+4 vs state

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by a parent
Saturday, August 27, 2011

My son went from being a grade level behind in reading and is now reading above grade level. The 100 book challenge was such a great idea. They also get metals for every 100 they hit. He read a total of 281 books. And before was never intersted in reading. His teacher took out the extra time to really get on my sons level and find reading he was intersted in. Once he began to catch up he just took off. He has since improved in math as well. This is a fantastic school. We went to Bot. Co. schools for 4 years and never was all that impressed. They just didn't take out the time to get to know each student and greet them everyday like Herman L Horn does. I now have a 3rd and 5th grader getting ready to start their 2nd year at the best school in our area as far as I am concerned. And my child was also held back at a Bot. Co. school and I don't think that would of ever happened if he would of been at HLH becasue I know they would of took out the extra time to do whatever it took to help him out and get him were he needed be. Everyone is very friendly and I'm so glad my children are attending such a wonderful school.. Thanks HLH for all your fantastic work with my children. :) Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SOL Mathematics (2026)			SOL Science (2026)	SOL English Reading (2026)			SOL VA Studies (2026)	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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Herman L. Horn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1002 Ruddell Rd	Vinton	24179	Roanoke County	Roanoke County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 857-5007	399	36	11.2	82.5%	264 (66.2%)	46 (11.5%)	41 (10.3%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (10.8%)	67.8	375^th of 1111 public elementary schools	66.2%		77.4	257^th of 1110 public elementary schools	76.8%	118	72.7	78.7	89.8	89.8	69.7	82.0	83.7	74.1	$12,038	$1,542	$10,496
W.E. Cundiff Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1200 Hardy Rd	Vinton	24179	Roanoke County	Roanoke County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 857-5009	486	38	12.9	81.3%	350 (72.0%)	33 (6.8%)	40 (8.2%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (11.3%)	67.5	380^th of 1111 public elementary schools	65.8%		71.5	336^th of 1110 public elementary schools	69.7%	44	85.7	86.1	80.5	78.1	68.6	72.1	85.4	73.1	$9,682	$902	$8,780
Fallon Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	502 19th St SE	Roanoke	24013	Roanoke city	Roanoke City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 853-2535	591	50	11.7	99.3%	158 (26.7%)	200 (33.8%)	171 (28.9%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (9.3%)	2.6	1094^th of 1111 public elementary schools	1.5%		7.1	1052^nd of 1110 public elementary schools	5.2%	42	46.0	32.1	40.5	35.4	30.6	37.4	50.6	39.3	$15,267	$2,866	$12,401
Morningside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1716 Wilson Avenue SE	Roanoke	24013	Roanoke city	Roanoke City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 853-2991	278	23	12.1	101.4%	112 (40.3%)	91 (32.7%)	45 (16.2%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (9.0%)	13.5	999^th of 1111 public elementary schools	10.1%		9.2	1035^th of 1110 public elementary schools	6.8%	36	75.8	33.3	43.5	39.1	66.7	41.0	51.1	30.6	$16,084	$2,596	$13,487
Bonsack Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5437 Crumpacker Dr	Roanoke	24019	Roanoke County	Roanoke County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 977-5870	311	25	12.6	22.5%	253 (81.4%)	9 (2.9%)	25 (8.0%)	12 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.9%)	92	21^st of 1111 public elementary schools	98.1%		91.3	31^st of 1110 public elementary schools	97.2%	10	95.2	92.5	98.3	93.0	95.2	86.8	94.7	96.1	$14,901	$543	$14,358
Lincoln Terrace Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1802 Liberty Rd NW	Roanoke	24012	Roanoke city	Roanoke City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 853-2994	287	27	10.5	102.4%	32 (11.1%)	144 (50.2%)	78 (27.2%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (9.4%)	5.7	1060^th of 1111 public elementary schools	4.6%		4.7	1075^th of 1110 public elementary schools	3.2%	15	47.5	53.3	20.5	10.3	44.7	46.5	39.5	54.6	$16,512	$1,711	$14,801
Mount Pleasant Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3216 Mt Pleasant Blvd	Roanoke	24014	Roanoke city	Roanoke County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 427-1879	246	23	10.9	83.7%	181 (73.6%)	5 (2.0%)	27 (11.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (12.6%)	67.1	389^th of 1111 public elementary schools	65.0%		72.4	319^th of 1110 public elementary schools	71.3%	70	80.0	79.6	81.8	78.8	74.3	77.3	84.9	72.1	$14,740	$1,529	$13,211
Monterey Elementary	Public	K-5	4501 Oliver Rd NE	Roanoke	24012	Roanoke city	Roanoke City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 853-2933	508	36	14.1	100.6%	132 (26.0%)	129 (25.4%)	187 (36.8%)	12 (2.4%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (8.7%)	24.2	903^rd of 1111 public elementary schools	18.7%		16.1	968^th of 1110 public elementary schools	12.8%	65	73.1	70.7	53.1	35.8	57.0	55.0	50.0	66.7	$12,020	$1,947	$10,073
Highland Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1212 5th St SW	Roanoke	24016	Roanoke city	Roanoke City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 853-2963	362	31	11.8	101.7%	156 (43.1%)	99 (27.3%)	47 (13.0%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (14.6%)	60	477^th of 1111 public elementary schools	57.1%		65.8	406^th of 1110 public elementary schools	63.4%	71	46.2	87.3	76.6	79.4	50.0	83.1	71.9	81.7	$13,194	$2,522	$10,672
Preston Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3142 Preston Avenue NW	Roanoke	24012	Roanoke city	Roanoke City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 853-2996	535	37	14.3	98.3%	75 (14.0%)	77 (14.4%)	321 (60.0%)	24 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	32 (6.0%)	4.6	1077^th of 1111 public elementary schools	3.1%		2.7	1093^rd of 1110 public elementary schools	1.5%	16	53.8	42.0	45.2	35.5	40.0	40.7	43.5	50.0	$12,313	$1,652	$10,661

Frequently Asked Questions about Herman L. Horn Elementary

Is Herman L. Horn Elementary a good school?

Herman L. Horn Elementary ranks 375^th of 1111 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Herman L. Horn Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 399 students attended Herman L. Horn Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Herman L. Horn Elementary attend?

Students who attend Herman L. Horn Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : William Byrd Middle
High : William Byrd High

What district is Herman L. Horn Elementary in?

Roanoke County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Herman L. Horn Elementary?

Students at Herman L. Horn Elementary are 66% White, 12% African American, 11% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

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