📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (SOL 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
6 Rated Districts in the Roanoke, VA Metro Area
SOL 2024–25 · percentile among Virginia districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Botetourt County Public Schools | Fincastle | 10/10 Excellent | 97th |
| #2 | Roanoke County Public Schools | Roanoke | 10/10 Excellent | 95th |
| #3 | Salem City Public Schools | Salem | 9/10 Excellent | 80th |
| #4 | Franklin County Public Schools | Rocky Mount | 8/10 Good | 79th |
| #5 | Craig County Public Schools | New Castle | 5/10 Average | 44th |
| #6 | Roanoke City Public Schools | Roanoke | 1/10 Poor | 7th |
Best School Districts in the Roanoke, VA Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from SOL 2024–25 (Virginia) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Roanoke, VA metro area? ▼
Among the 6 rated districts in the Roanoke, VA metro area, the highest-rated is Botetourt County Public Schools (Fincastle), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 97th percentile of Virginia districts on SOL 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.