Top Rankings
Roanoke City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 13,597 students in Roanoke City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Roanoke City School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
27 Schools
2,156 Schools
# Students
13,597 Students
1,259,966 Students
# Teachers
1,058 Teachers
88,446 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Roanoke City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#103 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)58%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)44%
59%
Graduation Rate
79%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.71
# American Indian Students
35 Students
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
454 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
4%
7%
# Hispanic Students
2,590 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
19%
# Black Students
5,475 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
40%
22%
# White Students
4,173 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
31%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
19 Students
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
851 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
564
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
959
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,069
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,086
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,061
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,033
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,039
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
965
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
979
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
926
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,267
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,044
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
881
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
724
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,164 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,895 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$233 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$203 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,164
$15,473
Spending / Student
$14,895
$15,228
Best Roanoke City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grandin Court Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2815 Spessard Ave Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2867
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2867
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #22.
Crystal Spring Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2620 Carolina Ave Sw
Roanoke, VA 24014
(540) 853-2976
Roanoke, VA 24014
(540) 853-2976
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #33.
Patrick Henry High School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2102 Grandin Rd Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2255
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2255
Grades: 9-12
| 2,005 students
Rank: #44.
William Fleming High School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3649 Ferncliff Ave Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2781
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2781
Grades: 9-12
| 1,911 students
Rank: #55.
Highland Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1212 5th St Sw
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 853-2963
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 853-2963
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #66.
Wasena Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1125 Sherwood Ave Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2914
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2914
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Rank: #77.
Fishburn Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3057 Colonial Ave Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2931
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2931
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #88.
James Madison Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1160 Overland Rd Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2351
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2351
Grades: 6-8
| 580 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Garden City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3718 Garden City Blvd Se
Roanoke, VA 24014
(540) 853-2971
Roanoke, VA 24014
(540) 853-2971
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Virginia Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1210 Amherst Ave Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2937
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2937
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #1111.
Fairview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
648 Westwood Blvd Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2978
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2978
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #1212.
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1813 Carter Rd Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2358
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2358
Grades: 6-8
| 642 students
Rank: #1313.
Monterey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4501 Oliver Rd Ne
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2933
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2933
Grades: K-5
| 490 students
Rank: #1414.
John P. Fishwick Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1004 Montrose Ave Se
Roanoke, VA 24013
(540) 853-6040
Roanoke, VA 24013
(540) 853-6040
Grades: 6-8
| 501 students
Rank: #1515.
Morningside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1716 Wilson Avenue Se
Roanoke, VA 24013
(540) 853-2991
Roanoke, VA 24013
(540) 853-2991
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
Rank: #1616.
Preston Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3142 Preston Avenue Nw
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2996
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2996
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #1717.
Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1220 5th Street Nw
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 853-2681
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 853-2681
Grades: 6-8
| 523 students
Rank: #1818.
Breckinridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3901 Williamson Rd Nw
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2251
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2251
Grades: 6-8
| 624 students
Rank: #1919.
Fallon Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
502 19th St Se
Roanoke, VA 24013
(540) 853-2535
Roanoke, VA 24013
(540) 853-2535
Grades: PK-5
| 533 students
Rank: #2020.
Round Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Oakland Boulevard
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2756
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2756
Grades: PK-5
| 719 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Hurt Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1525 Salem Ave Sw
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 853-2986
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 853-2986
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Roanoke Academy For Mathematics & Science Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1616 Nineteenth Street Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2751
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2751
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #2323.
Lincoln Terrace Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1802 Liberty Rd Nw
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2994
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2994
Grades: PK-5
| 297 students
Rank: #2424.
Westside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1441 Westside Blvd Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2967
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2967
Grades: PK-5
| 640 students
Rank: n/an/a
Forest Park Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2730 Melrose Avenue Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2923
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2923
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Noel C. Taylor Academy At Oakland
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3229 Williamson Road Nw
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-1461
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-1461
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ruffner Operations And Professional Development Center
Vocational School
3601 Ferncliff Avenue
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2381
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2381
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Roanoke City School District?
Roanoke City School District manages 27 public schools serving 13,597 students.
What is the rank of Roanoke City School District?
Roanoke City School District is ranked #107 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Roanoke City School District?
40% of Roanoke City School District students are Black, 31% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Roanoke City School District?
Roanoke City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Roanoke City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,895 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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