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Best Roanoke County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,751 students in Roanoke County, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Roanoke County, VA are Hidden Valley Middle School, Cave Spring Middle School and Northside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roanoke County, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Roanoke County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Roanoke County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hidden Valley Middle School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4902 Hidden Valley School Rd
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7570
Gr: 6-8 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Cave Spring Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4880 Brambleton Ave
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7560
Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Northside Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6810 Northside High School Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8145
Gr: 6-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
William Byrd Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2910 Washington Ave
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 890-1035
Gr: 6-8 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Roanoke County, VA

Roanoke County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bent Mountain Elementary School (Closed 2011)
10148 Tinsley Ln
Bent Mountain, VA 24059
(540) 929-4281
Gr: K-5
R.e. Cook Regional Alternative (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
412 Poplar St.
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 857-5099
Roanoke County Central Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2910 Washington Va
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 562-3900

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Roanoke County, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Roanoke County, VA include Hidden Valley Middle School, Cave Spring Middle School and Northside Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Roanoke County?
4 public middle schools are located in Roanoke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Roanoke County?
Roanoke County public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Roanoke County are often viewed compared to one another?

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