Total enrollment
14,392
+5 (+0%) vs SY 2017-18
Roanoke city
Virginia · Public K-12
From the largest high school to the smallest elementary campus, Roanoke city's 30 public schools collectively enroll about 14,392 K-12 students, with Roanoke City Public Schools the heaviest district by enrollment. By grade band, the county runs 22 elementary, 6 middle, and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Roanoke city
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
25
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
30%
was 38%
% Hispanic
22%
was 12%
% Black
37%
was 43%
% Asian
4%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
30
4 districts
Enrollment
14,392
NCES CCD
Median income
$55,378
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
94.2%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
22
6,896 students
Middle
6
3,509 students
High
2
3,987 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Roanoke City Public Schools
13,811 students · 4 districts in Roanoke city
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Roanoke city residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
30.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.6%
civilian labor
Median age
38
22.6% under 18
Test scores in Roanoke city
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 25 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Crystal Spring Elementary· 90.0%
- Grandin Court Elementary· 88.0%
- Hidden Valley Middle· 85.0%
- Wasena Elementary· 80.0%
- William Fleming High· 75.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Preston Park Elementary· 34.0%
- Westside Elementary· 36.0%
- Round Hill Elementary· 37.0%
- Lincoln Terrace Elementary· 40.0%
- Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle· 43.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Henry High | Roanoke | High | 09-12 | 2,030 | · |
| William Fleming High | Roanoke | High | 09-12 | 1,957 | · |
| Breckinridge Middle | Roanoke | Middle | 06-08 | 733 | · |
| Round Hill Elementary | Roanoke | Elementary | PK-05 | 720 | · |
| Westside Elementary | Roanoke | Elementary | PK-05 | 624 | · |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle | Roanoke | Middle | 06-08 | 601 | · |
| James Madison Middle | Roanoke | Middle | 06-08 | 598 | · |
| Fallon Park Elementary | Roanoke | Elementary | PK-05 | 591 | · |
| Hidden Valley Middle | Roanoke | Middle | 06-08 | 581 | · |
| Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle | Roanoke | Middle | 06-08 | 540 | · |
| Preston Park Elementary | Roanoke | Elementary | KG-05 | 535 | · |
| Monterey Elementary | Roanoke | Elementary | KG-05 | 508 | · |
| Fairview Elementary | Roanoke | Elementary | PK-05 | 479 | · |
| Roanoke Academy For Mathematics & Science Elementary | Roanoke | Elementary | PK-05 | 464 | · |
| John P. Fishwick Middle | Roanoke | Middle | 06-08 | 456 | · |
| Highland Park Elementary | Roanoke | Elementary | PK-05 | 362 | · |
| Grandin Court Elementary | Roanoke | Elementary | PK-05 | 331 | · |
| Crystal Spring Elementary | Roanoke | Elementary | PK-05 | 323 | · |
| Hurt Park Elementary | Roanoke | Elementary | PK-05 | 321 | · |
| Garden City Elementary | Roanoke | Elementary | PK-05 | 302 | · |
| Lincoln Terrace Elementary | Roanoke | Elementary | PK-05 | 287 | · |
| Fishburn Park Elementary | Roanoke | Elementary | PK-05 | 279 | · |
| Morningside Elementary | Roanoke | Elementary | PK-05 | 278 | · |
| Wasena Elementary | Roanoke | Elementary | PK-05 | 247 | · |
| Virginia Heights Elementary | Roanoke | Elementary | PK-05 | 245 | · |
| Forest Park Academy | Roanoke | Elementary | N-N | · | · |
| Noel C. Taylor Academy At Oakland | Roanoke | Elementary | N-N | · | · |
| Reg Alternative Plus Self Project/Roanoke City | Roanoke | Elementary | N-N | · | · |
| Roanoke Valley Governor's School | Roanoke | Elementary | N-N | · | · |
| Ruffner Operations and Professional Development Center | Roanoke | Elementary | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Roanoke city
About Roanoke city
Across the mid-sized Virginia county of Roanoke city of about 98,355 residents, the public-school footprint covers 30 schools and about 14,392 students.
In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $55,378, roughly 30% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 28% meaningfully below the Virginia median.
In terms of grade levels, Roanoke city is made up of 22 elementary schools (6,896 students), 6 middle schools (3,509), and 2 high schools (3,987).
Roanoke City Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 13,811 students across Roanoke city.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 14,392 students, remained close to its prior level from the 14,387 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment increased from 12% to 22%.
On allk12, the community for Roanoke city discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data