Roanoke County Public Schools School District
School District · Roanoke, Virginia
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
26
16 elem, 5 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,365
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
26
16 elem, 5 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,365
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Evaluating Roanoke County Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Roanoke County Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Bonsack Elementary
Roanoke · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Penn Forest Elementary
Roanoke · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Back Creek Elementary
Roanoke · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Virginia rank
#24 of 131
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,365
$1,704 vs Virginia median
District size
13,799 students
Much larger than Virginia median
The short answer
Roanoke County Public Schools ranks #24 of 131 Virginia districts by overall school rating. Roanoke County Public Schools's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 26 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bonsack Elementary (8.8/10), Penn Forest Elementary (8.4/10), and Back Creek Elementary (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.1/10 despite 80% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Roanoke County Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Roanoke County Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (26 of 26). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bonsack Elementary | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Penn Forest Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Back Creek Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Hidden Valley High | 8.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Cave Spring Middle | 8.2 / 10 |
| 6 | W.e. Cundiff Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Hidden Valley Middle | 8.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Cave Spring High | 7.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Fort Lewis Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Mason's Cove Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
See all 26 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Roanoke County Public Schools
Roanoke County Public Schools is a Roanoke, Virginia school district serving 26 schools. The district educates 13,799 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. The district invests $13,365 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Roanoke County Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bonsack Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Roanoke County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 84.2% and ELA proficiency of 85.4%.
The district includes 16 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Roanoke County Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Roanoke County Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Roanoke County Public Schools
26 schools Elementary Schools 16
Middle Schools 5
District Details
- State
- Virginia
- City
- Roanoke
- Total Enrollment
- 13,799
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,026
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Roanoke County Public Schools?
Roanoke County Public Schools has 26 schools in total — 16 elementary, 5 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Roanoke County Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Roanoke County Public Schools is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Roanoke County Public Schools?
Roanoke County Public Schools spends $13,365 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Roanoke County Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Roanoke County Public Schools is 13.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Roanoke County Public Schools?
Bonsack Elementary is the highest-rated school in Roanoke County Public Schools with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Roanoke County Public Schools?
Across schools in Roanoke County Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 84.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 85.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Roanoke County Public Schools compare to other districts in Virginia?
Roanoke County Public Schools has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 26 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Virginia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 84.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 85.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Virginia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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