Very Good
#394 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 21% in state
James River High
High School · Botetourt County Public Schools · Buchanan, VA
A Botetourt County Public Schools high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9906 Springwood Rd, Buchanan, VA 24066
- Math 90% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 93% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at James River High score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 81%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 92% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where James River High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated782/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,536
Median home value
$200,100
Median rent
$947/mo
College educated
19.1%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24066; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Botetourt County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Botetourt HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 983 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Botetourt County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #8 of 11
- District spending per student
- $13,903NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
James River High is listed in Botetourt County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James River High
James River High is a public high school in Buchanan, VA, part of Botetourt County Public Schools, serving approximately 461 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #394 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James River High
What grades does James River High serve?
James River High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend James River High?
James River High has an enrollment of approximately 461 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James River High?
The student-teacher ratio at James River High is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James River High rank in VA?
James River High ranks #394 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is James River High's MySchoolScout rating?
James River High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at James River High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James River High has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is James River High a charter school?
No, James River High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James River High a Title I school?
No, James River High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James River High?
33.6% of students at James River High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 461
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Botetourt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.5%
- Phone
- (540) 254-1121
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 24066)
- 5,234
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 50.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 24066; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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