For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,488 students in Botetourt County, VA. Botetourt County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Virginia.
The top-ranked public schools in Botetourt County, VA are Lord Botetourt High School, James River High School and Central Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Botetourt County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 86% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Botetourt County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Botetourt County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lord Botetourt High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1435 Roanoke Rd
Daleville, VA 24083
(540) 992-1261
Daleville, VA 24083
(540) 992-1261
Gr: 9-12 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
James River High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9906 Springwood Rd
Buchanan, VA 24066
(540) 254-1121
Buchanan, VA 24066
(540) 254-1121
Gr: 9-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Central Academy Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
367 Poor Farm Rd
Fincastle, VA 24090
(540) 473-8333
Fincastle, VA 24090
(540) 473-8333
Gr: 6-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Colonial Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
142 Murray Drive
Troutville, VA 24175
(540) 977-6773
Troutville, VA 24175
(540) 977-6773
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Read Mountain Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
182 Orchard Hill Dr
Cloverdale, VA 24077
(540) 966-8655
Cloverdale, VA 24077
(540) 966-8655
Gr: 6-8 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
255 Schoolhouse Rd
Buchanan, VA 24066
(540) 254-2084
Buchanan, VA 24066
(540) 254-2084
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Cloverdale Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
833 Cougar Drive
Cloverdale, VA 24077
(540) 992-1086
Cloverdale, VA 24077
(540) 992-1086
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Eagle Rock Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
145 Eagles Nest Dr
Eagle Rock, VA 24085
(540) 884-2421
Eagle Rock, VA 24085
(540) 884-2421
Gr: PK-5 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
288 Etzler Rd
Troutville, VA 24175
(540) 992-4416
Troutville, VA 24175
(540) 992-4416
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
Troutville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12 Barron Dr
Troutville, VA 24175
(540) 992-1871
Troutville, VA 24175
(540) 992-1871
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1111.
Breckinridge Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
331 Springwood Rd
Fincastle, VA 24090
(540) 473-8386
Fincastle, VA 24090
(540) 473-8386
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Botetourt Technical Education Center
Vocational School
253 Poor Farm Rd
Fincastle, VA 24090
(540) 473-8216
Fincastle, VA 24090
(540) 473-8216
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Botetourt County, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Botetourt County, VA include Lord Botetourt High School, James River High School and Central Academy Middle School. Botetourt County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Virginia.
How many public schools are located in Botetourt County?
12 public schools are located in Botetourt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Botetourt County?
Botetourt County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Botetourt County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Botetourt County include: Central Academy Middle School vs. Read Mountain Middle School, Lord Botetourt High School vs. James River High School, Read Mountain Middle School vs. Central Academy Middle School
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