Very Good
#694 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 37% in state
William Byrd High
High School · Roanoke County Public Schools · Vinton, VA
A Roanoke County Public Schools high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2902 Washington Ave, Vinton, VA 24179
- Math 87% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 89% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at William Byrd High score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 88% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (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
39%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where William Byrd 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,914/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vinton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,461
Median home value
$217,100
Median rent
$898/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
73.2%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24179; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 170 | Compare → |
| Community High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 9–12 | 4.4 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Roanoke Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| Cave Spring HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,075 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Roanoke County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #18 of 26
- District spending per student
- $13,365NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
William Byrd High is listed in Roanoke County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William Byrd High
William Byrd High is a public high school in Vinton, VA, part of Roanoke County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,127 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #694 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William Byrd High
What grades does William Byrd High serve?
William Byrd High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend William Byrd High?
William Byrd High has an enrollment of approximately 1,127 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Byrd High?
The student-teacher ratio at William Byrd High is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William Byrd High rank in VA?
William Byrd High ranks #694 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is William Byrd High's MySchoolScout rating?
William Byrd High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 William Byrd High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William Byrd High has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is William Byrd High a charter school?
No, William Byrd High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William Byrd High a Title I school?
No, William Byrd High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William Byrd High?
39.0% of students at William Byrd 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
- 1,127
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Roanoke County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.3%
- Phone
- (540) 890-3090
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 24179)
- 18,834
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 24179; 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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