For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 6,774 students in Roanoke, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Roanoke, VA are Hidden Valley High School, Cave Spring High School and Northside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roanoke, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Roanoke have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Roanoke, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hidden Valley High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Roanoke, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hidden Valley High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5000 Titan Trail
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 776-7320
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 776-7320
Grades: 9-12
| 851 students
Rank: #22.
Cave Spring High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3712 Chaparral Dr
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7550
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7550
Grades: 9-12
| 1,075 students
Rank: #33.
Northside High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6758 Northside High School Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8155
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8155
Grades: 9-12
| 923 students
Rank: #44.
Patrick Henry High 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
| 2,016 students
Rank: #55.
William Fleming High 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
| 1,909 students
Roanoke, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
108 N Jefferson St
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 853-1495
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 853-1495
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
Forest Park Magnet Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Magnet School
2730 Melrose Ave Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2923
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2923
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
3142 Preston Ave Nw
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2996
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2996
Grades: PK-2
| 280 students
2202 Grandin Rd Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2655
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2655
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Red Onion State Prison (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
10800 H. Jack Rose Hwy
Roanoke, VA 24016
(276) 796-7510
Roanoke, VA 24016
(276) 796-7510
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2020 Oakland Blvd Nw
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2756
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2756
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
1601 Ferncliff Ave Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2605
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2605
Grades: 6-8
| 445 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Roanoke, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Roanoke, VA include Hidden Valley High School, Cave Spring High School and Northside High School.
How many public high schools are located in Roanoke?
5 public high schools are located in Roanoke.
What is the racial composition of students in Roanoke?
Roanoke public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Roanoke are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Roanoke include: William Fleming High School vs. Patrick Henry High School, Patrick Henry High School vs. William Fleming High School, Hidden Valley High School vs. Cave Spring High School
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