Best Roanoke City Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,925 students in Roanoke City, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Roanoke City, VA are William Fleming High School and Patrick Henry High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roanoke City, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Roanoke City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Roanoke City, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Patrick Henry High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Roanoke City (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William Fleming High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3649 Ferncliff Ave Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2781
Gr: 9-12 | 1,957 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Patrick Henry High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2102 Grandin Rd Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 853-2255
Gr: 9-12 | 2,030 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Roanoke City, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Roanoke City, VA include William Fleming High School and Patrick Henry High School.
How many public high schools are located in Roanoke City?
2 public high schools are located in Roanoke City.
What is the racial composition of students in Roanoke City?
Roanoke City public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Roanoke City are often viewed compared to one another?

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