Best traditional public schools in Roanoke County Public Schools (2025)
District-run public schools. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 26 schools in Roanoke County Public Schools, Virginia. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Virginia.
- Elementary Schools in Roanoke County Public Schools
- Middle Schools in Roanoke County Public Schools
- High Schools in Roanoke County Public Schools
- Schools by Math Proficiency in Roanoke County Public Schools
- Schools by Reading Proficiency in Roanoke County Public Schools
- Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Roanoke County Public Schools
- Largest Schools in Roanoke County Public Schools
- 192Bonsack ElementaryRoanoke · Public Elementary92% Math proficiency · 311 students
- 289Hidden Valley MiddleRoanoke · Public Middle94% Math proficiency · 581 students
- 389Back Creek ElementaryRoanoke · Public Elementary92% Math proficiency · 274 students
- 488Cave Spring MiddleRoanoke · Public Middle96% Math proficiency · 746 students
- 588Glenvar MiddleSalem · Public Middle88% Math proficiency · 433 students
- 687Cave Spring ElementaryRoanoke · Public Elementary93% Math proficiency · 489 students
- 787Hidden Valley HighRoanoke · Public High97% Math proficiency · 832 students
- 887Penn Forest ElementaryRoanoke · Public Elementary92% Math proficiency · 408 students
- 986Fort Lewis ElementarySalem · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 250 students
- 1086Cave Spring HighRoanoke · Public High92% Math proficiency · 1,046 students
- 1185Oak Grove ElementaryRoanoke · Public Elementary90% Math proficiency · 400 students
- 1285Clearbrook ElementaryRoanoke · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 320 students
- 1384Green Valley ElementaryRoanoke · Public Elementary88% Math proficiency · 483 students
- 1482Glenvar HighSalem · Public High92% Math proficiency · 620 students
- 1581Glenvar ElementarySalem · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 372 students
- 1681William Byrd HighVinton · Public High88% Math proficiency · 1,134 students
- 1779Mason's Cove ElementarySalem · Public Elementary92% Math proficiency · 204 students
- 1878Mountain View ElementaryRoanoke · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 377 students
- 1977William Byrd MiddleVinton · Public Middle89% Math proficiency · 802 students
- 2076Glen Cove ElementaryRoanoke · Public Elementary88% Math proficiency · 425 students
- 2176W.E. Cundiff ElementaryVinton · Public Elementary92% Math proficiency · 486 students
- 2274Mount Pleasant ElementaryRoanoke · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 246 students
- 2374Northside MiddleRoanoke · Public Middle86% Math proficiency · 648 students
- 2473Northside HighRoanoke · Public High89% Math proficiency · 919 students
- 2572Herman L. Horn ElementaryVinton · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 399 students
- 2665Burlington ElementaryRoanoke · Public Elementary79% Math proficiency · 530 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bonsack Elementary Roanoke · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 91.7 Top 5% | 92% Math proficiency | 311 |
| 2 | Hidden Valley Middle Roanoke · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 89.0 Top 5% | 94% Math proficiency | 581 |
| 3 | Back Creek Elementary Roanoke · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 88.5 Top 5% | 92% Math proficiency | 274 |
| 4 | Cave Spring Middle Roanoke · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 88.4 Top 5% | 96% Math proficiency | 746 |
| 5 | Glenvar Middle Salem · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 88.4 Top 5% | 88% Math proficiency | 433 |
| 6 | Cave Spring Elementary Roanoke · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 86.9 Top 5% | 93% Math proficiency | 489 |
| 7 | Hidden Valley High Roanoke · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 86.8 Top 5% | 97% Math proficiency | 832 |
| 8 | Penn Forest Elementary Roanoke · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 86.8 Top 5% | 92% Math proficiency | 408 |
| 9 | Fort Lewis Elementary Salem · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 86.4 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 250 |
| 10 | Cave Spring High Roanoke · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 85.6 Top 5% | 92% Math proficiency | 1,046 |
| 11 | Oak Grove Elementary Roanoke · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 85.3 Top 5% | 90% Math proficiency | 400 |
| 12 | Clearbrook Elementary Roanoke · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 84.9 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 320 |
| 13 | Green Valley Elementary Roanoke · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 84.0 Top 10% | 88% Math proficiency | 483 |
| 14 | Glenvar High Salem · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 81.6 Top 10% | 92% Math proficiency | 620 |
| 15 | Glenvar Elementary Salem · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 81.2 Top 10% | 87% Math proficiency | 372 |
| 16 | William Byrd High Vinton · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 80.9 Top 10% | 88% Math proficiency | 1,134 |
| 17 | Mason's Cove Elementary Salem · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 79.0 Top 25% | 92% Math proficiency | 204 |
| 18 | Mountain View Elementary Roanoke · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 77.6 Top 25% | 87% Math proficiency | 377 |
| 19 | William Byrd Middle Vinton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 76.5 Top 25% | 89% Math proficiency | 802 |
| 20 | Glen Cove Elementary Roanoke · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 76.3 Top 25% | 88% Math proficiency | 425 |
| 21 | W.E. Cundiff Elementary Vinton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 75.9 Top 25% | 92% Math proficiency | 486 |
| 22 | Mount Pleasant Elementary Roanoke · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 74.0 Top 25% | 82% Math proficiency | 246 |
| 23 | Northside Middle Roanoke · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 74.0 Top 25% | 86% Math proficiency | 648 |
| 24 | Northside High Roanoke · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 72.5 Top 25% | 89% Math proficiency | 919 |
| 25 | Herman L. Horn Elementary Vinton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 72.3 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 399 |
| 26 | Burlington Elementary Roanoke · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 64.9 Top 50% | 79% Math proficiency | 530 |
Bonsack Elementary in Roanoke leads the 2025 list of traditional public schools in Roanoke County Public Schools with a Success Index (US) of 91.7. Of the 26 schools shown, 26 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Virginia traditional public schools rankings, every school on the Roanoke County Public Schools page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best public school in Roanoke County Public Schools?
Bonsack Elementary in Roanoke, Virginia ranks first among traditional public schools in Roanoke County Public Schools with a Success Index (US) of 91.7 out of 100 (Enrollment: 311).
How are traditional public schools in Roanoke County Public Schools ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.