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#290 of 1,851 schools in VA

Top 16% in state

Lord Botetourt High

High School · Botetourt County Public Schools · Daleville, VA

A Botetourt County Public Schools high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1435 Roanoke Rd, Daleville, VA 24083

  • Math 92% vs VA 75% (2025)
  • Reading 91% vs VA 76% (2025)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency92% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency91% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg+16.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15.3 pts
Overall Proficiency92% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)82% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+9.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
College Readiness6.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation9.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
District spending per student$13,903
Chronic Absenteeism11.9%

Students at Lord Botetourt High score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 82%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency92%(2025 SOL)
School
State
75%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency91%(2025 SOL)
School
State
76%(2025 SOL)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 92% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
86%
ELA
95%
2015
Math
84%
ELA
95%
2016
Math
79%
ELA
91%
2017
ELA
92%
2018
Math
91%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
91%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
83%
ELA
92%
2021*
Math
83%
ELA
92%
2025
Math
92%
ELA
91%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 93% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

29.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lord Botetourt 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat 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

$106,960

Median home value

$370,500

Median rent

$1,775/mo

College educated

43.8%

Homeownership

81.1%

Poverty rate

3.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24083; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
9.7% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
7 boys'·8 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in Botetourt County Public Schools

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
James River HighEnrollment path unverified7.89–12Not available461Compare →

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
#6 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

Lord Botetourt High is listed in Botetourt County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lord Botetourt High

Lord Botetourt High is a public high school in Daleville, VA, part of Botetourt County Public Schools, serving approximately 983 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #290 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lord Botetourt High

What grades does Lord Botetourt High serve?

Lord Botetourt High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lord Botetourt High?

Lord Botetourt High has an enrollment of approximately 983 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lord Botetourt High?

The student-teacher ratio at Lord Botetourt High is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lord Botetourt High rank in VA?

Lord Botetourt High ranks #290 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Lord Botetourt High's MySchoolScout rating?

Lord Botetourt High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Lord Botetourt High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lord Botetourt High has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lord Botetourt High a charter school?

No, Lord Botetourt High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lord Botetourt High a Title I school?

No, Lord Botetourt High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lord Botetourt High?

29.1% of students at Lord Botetourt 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
983
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
93
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Botetourt County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.9%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 24083)
4,379
Area median age
49.2
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 24083; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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