For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,444 students in Botetourt County, VA. The top ranked public high schools in Botetourt County, VA are Lord Botetourt High School and James River High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Botetourt County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 86% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Botetourt County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public high schools.
Botetourt County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is James River High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Botetourt County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lord Botetourt High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1435 Roanoke Rd
Daleville, VA 24083
(540) 992-1261
Daleville, VA 24083
(540) 992-1261
Grades: 9-12
| 983 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 461 students
Botetourt County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Botetourt Cor Runit #25 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1414 Stoney Battery Rd
Troutville, VA 24175
(540) 857-7022
Troutville, VA 24175
(540) 857-7022
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Roanoke Valley Regional Board (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
57 South Center Drive Room 12
Daleville, VA 24083
(540) 992-4264
Daleville, VA 24083
(540) 992-4264
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Stem - Health Academy (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
57 S Center Drive, Room 103
Daleville, VA 24083
(540) 992-2658
Daleville, VA 24083
(540) 992-2658
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Botetourt County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Botetourt County, VA include Lord Botetourt High School and James River High School. Botetourt County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Virginia.
How many public high schools are located in Botetourt County?
2 public high schools are located in Botetourt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Botetourt County?
Botetourt County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Botetourt County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Botetourt County include: Lord Botetourt High School vs. James River High School, James River High School vs. Lord Botetourt High School
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