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Roanoke County Public Schools

Virginia · Public School District
26
Schools
13,811
Students
$14,015
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
40.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-11pp vs nat'l
92.5%
Graduation Rate
+6.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Roanoke County Public Schools is a public school district in Virginia serving 13,811 students across 26 schools. It includes 16 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,015 is near the national average for a US public school district. 41% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (26)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CAVE SPRING MIDDLE06–08765
GLENVAR MIDDLE06–08430
HIDDEN VALLEY MIDDLE06–08578
NORTHSIDE MIDDLE06–08627
WILLIAM BYRD MIDDLE06–08827
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CAVE SPRING HIGH09–121,056
GLENVAR HIGH09–12627
HIDDEN VALLEY HIGH09–12830
NORTHSIDE HIGH09–12950
WILLIAM BYRD HIGH09–121,142
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,015Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
41%
State
47.5%
Local (property tax)
41.4%
Federal
11.1%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (41%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
26
Schools
13,811
Students
41%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.5%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateVirginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.5% graduation rate — 6.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 26 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Roanoke County Public Schools?
Roanoke County Public Schools has 26 public schools, serving a total of 13,811 students.
What is the graduation rate for Roanoke County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 92.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Roanoke County Public Schools spend per student?
Roanoke County Public Schools spends $14,015 per pupil — 2% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Roanoke County Public Schools?
41% of students in Roanoke County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Roanoke County Public Schools?
No, Roanoke County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Roanoke County Public Schools serve?
Roanoke County Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Roanoke County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Roanoke County Public Schools is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.