School divisions, graduation rates, and how to compare towns.
Roanoke County Public Schools
Roanoke County
95% on-time graduation; 85% Math and 84% Reading SOL pass rates.
Roanoke County attendance zones are address-specific; do not rely only on subdivision names. Representative schools: Cave Spring High School, Glenvar High School, Hidden Valley High School.
84% on-time graduation; 55% Math and 56% Reading SOL pass rates.
Roanoke City offers citywide programs and magnet options; confirm both base assignment and application timelines. Representative schools: Patrick Henry High School, William Fleming High School.
94% on-time graduation; 78% Math and 79% Reading SOL pass rates.
Salem runs an independent city division; edge-of-city listings should be checked carefully for jurisdiction. Representative schools: Salem High School.
Confirm by exact addressDivision-wide metrics are only a starting point. Before signing a lease or offer, confirm the attendance zone, enrollment steps, and transportation with the school division.
Check the daily routeUse the address finder to compare nearby schools, errands, and commute routes from the actual address, not from the town center.
Use this page as a starting point, then open the area guides for the underlying numbers and source notes.
