For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,952 students in Radford City, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in Radford City, VA are Indian Valley Elementary School, Belle Heth Elementary School and John N. Dalton Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Radford City, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Radford City have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Radford City (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Indian Valley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4130 Indian Valley Rd Nw
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 745-9420
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 745-9420
Gr: PK-7 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Belle Heth Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
151 George Street
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3653
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3653
Gr: 3-6 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
John N. Dalton Intermediate
(Math: 72% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
60 Dalton Dr
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3651
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3651
Gr: 7-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Radford High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Dalton Dr
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3649
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3649
Gr: 9-12 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Belview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3187 Peppers Ferry Rd
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 633-3200
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 633-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Riverlawn Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8100 Beth Nelson Drive
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 643-0748
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 643-0748
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
700 Twelfth St
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3652
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3652
Gr: PK-2 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
1612 Wadsworth Street
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3647
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3647
Gr: K-12 | 1,589 student Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Radford City, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Radford City, VA include Indian Valley Elementary School, Belle Heth Elementary School and John N. Dalton Intermediate.
How many public schools are located in Radford City?
8 public schools are located in Radford City.
What is the racial composition of students in Radford City?
Radford City public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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