Botetourt County Schools & Education
Botetourt County, Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
75/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,965
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,941
School Score
75/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#14
of 127 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Botetourt County
Measured School Summary
Botetourt County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 75/100 and a graduation rate of 95.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
At $7,965 per pupil, Botetourt County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 39% above the Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Botetourt County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
13 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
75/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #14 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
95.0%
6.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,965
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
13
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Botetourt County has 13 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Botetourt County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Botetourt County Public Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 12 of 13 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#14
of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 21 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 85% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Botetourt County Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
4,492 students
12 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Botetourt County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 12 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Botetourt County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Education Overview
About Schools in Botetourt County, Virginia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Strong Foundation in Botetourt County
Botetourt County supports 13 total public schools, including seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. A single district oversees this network, which provides education for 4,492 students. The county also includes two specialized or alternative schools to offer diverse learning pathways.
The Reach of Botetourt County Public Schools
Botetourt County Public Schools is the largest and primary district, managing 12 of the 13 campuses and the vast majority of the 4,492 students. The county currently has no charter schools, keeping the focus on a unified public school curriculum. This single-district model ensures consistent quality across the diverse geography of the county.
Balancing Suburban Growth and Rural Roots
The school locale mix features eight rural and five suburban schools, reflecting the county's varying landscapes. Enrollment varies by campus, with Lord Botetourt High serving 980 students and Read Mountain Middle serving 657. The average school size of 408 students allows for substantial extracurricular offerings while maintaining a community feel.
School Overview
Total Schools
13
in Botetourt County
Reported Enrollment
4,492
11 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Botetourt County
13 Public Schools in Botetourt County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 13 of 13 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LORD BOTETOURT HIGH | Profile | Botetourt County Public Schools | Daleville, 24083Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 980 |
| READ MOUNTAIN MIDDLE | Record | Botetourt County Public Schools | Cloverdale, 24077Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 657 |
| Colonial Elementary | Record | Botetourt County Public Schools | Troutville, 24675Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 478 |
| JAMES RIVER HIGH | Record | Botetourt County Public Schools | Buchanan, 24066Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 460 |
| Greenfield Elementary | Record | Botetourt County Public Schools | Troutville, 24175Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 426 |
| CENTRAL ACADEMY MIDDLE | Record | Botetourt County Public Schools | Fincastle, 24090Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 369 |
| Buchanan Elementary | Record | Botetourt County Public Schools | Buchanan, 24066Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 311 |
| Cloverdale Elementary | Record | Botetourt County Public Schools | Cloverdale, 24077Suburb: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 249 |
| Troutville Elementary | Record | Botetourt County Public Schools | Troutville, 24175Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 247 |
| Breckinridge Elementary | Record | Botetourt County Public Schools | Fincastle, 24090Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 195 |
| Eagle Rock Elementary | Record | Botetourt County Public Schools | Eagle Rock, 24085Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 120 |
| Botetourt Technical Education Center | Record | Botetourt County Public Schools | Fincastle, 24090Rural: Fringe | — | Vocational | — |
| ROANOKE VALLEY JUVENILE DETENTION HOME | Record | Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms | Roanoke, 24012Suburb: Midsize | — | Alternative | — |
LORD BOTETOURT HIGH
Botetourt County Public Schools
Daleville, 24083 / Suburb: Midsize
READ MOUNTAIN MIDDLE
Botetourt County Public Schools
Cloverdale, 24077 / Suburb: Midsize
Colonial Elementary
Botetourt County Public Schools
Troutville, 24675 / Suburb: Midsize
JAMES RIVER HIGH
Botetourt County Public Schools
Buchanan, 24066 / Rural: Distant
Greenfield Elementary
Botetourt County Public Schools
Troutville, 24175 / Rural: Fringe
CENTRAL ACADEMY MIDDLE
Botetourt County Public Schools
Fincastle, 24090 / Rural: Fringe
Buchanan Elementary
Botetourt County Public Schools
Buchanan, 24066 / Rural: Distant
Cloverdale Elementary
Botetourt County Public Schools
Cloverdale, 24077 / Suburb: Midsize
Troutville Elementary
Botetourt County Public Schools
Troutville, 24175 / Rural: Fringe
Breckinridge Elementary
Botetourt County Public Schools
Fincastle, 24090 / Rural: Fringe
Eagle Rock Elementary
Botetourt County Public Schools
Eagle Rock, 24085 / Rural: Distant
Botetourt Technical Education Center
Botetourt County Public Schools
Fincastle, 24090 / Rural: Fringe
ROANOKE VALLEY JUVENILE DETENTION HOME
Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms
Roanoke, 24012 / Suburb: Midsize
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,965
State avg $7,941
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Schools in Botetourt County, Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Botetourt County, Virginia?
Botetourt County supports 13 total public schools, including seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. A single district oversees this network, which provides education for 4,492 students. The county also includes two specialized or alternative schools to offer diverse learning pathways.
What are the major school districts in Botetourt County, Virginia?
Botetourt County Public Schools is the largest and primary district, managing 12 of the 13 campuses and the vast majority of the 4,492 students. The county currently has no charter schools, keeping the focus on a unified public school curriculum. This single-district model ensures consistent quality across the diverse geography of the county.
What is the school experience like in Botetourt County?
The school locale mix features eight rural and five suburban schools, reflecting the county's varying landscapes. Enrollment varies by campus, with Lord Botetourt High serving 980 students and Read Mountain Middle serving 657. The average school size of 408 students allows for substantial extracurricular offerings while maintaining a community feel.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.