For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,127 students in Vinton, VA.
The top-ranked public high school in Vinton, VA is William Byrd High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vinton, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 89% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Vinton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Vinton, 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 William Byrd High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Vinton, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William Byrd High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2902 Washington Ave
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 890-3090
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 890-3090
Gr: 9-12 | 1,127 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Vinton, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
R.e. Cook Regional Alternative (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
412 Poplar St.
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 857-5099
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 857-5099
Roanoke County Central Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2910 Washington Va
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 562-3900
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 562-3900
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Vinton, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Vinton, VA include William Byrd High School.
How many public high schools are located in Vinton?
1 public high schools are located in Vinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Vinton?
Vinton public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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