Roanoke County Public Schools

District Overview
Headquartered at 5937 Cove Rd NW in Roanoke, Virginia, Roanoke County Public Schools is a fully operational public school district serving a thriving midsize suburban community in the greater Roanoke metropolitan area. Providing a comprehensive educational pathway from prekindergarten through 12th grade, the district operates 29 individual schools designed to foster academic excellence and personal growth. With a total enrollment of 13,735 students—comprising 6,594 female and 7,141 male learners—the system delivers early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school education across a vibrant, diverse student population.

To ensure a high standard of learning and operational excellence, Roanoke County Public Schools is backed by a robust staffing network totaling over 4,449 full-time equivalent personnel. The district’s instructional framework is driven by more than 2,013 full-time equivalent classroom teachers and approximately 385 instructional aides, allowing for attentive classroom instruction and dedicated learning support. Furthermore, over 2,050 support staff members manage administrative, operational, and student service needs across the district. For families relocating to the region, students embarking on their educational journeys, and educational researchers analyzing district-level performance, Roanoke County Public Schools represents a well-resourced and deeply committed public education system.
29
Total Schools
13,735
Total Students
2,013.9
Full-Time Teachers
6.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roanoke County Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White9,663
Hispanic1,312
Black1,184
Asian645
Two or More910
American Indian15
Pacific Islander6
  • White
    9,663 (70.4%)
  • Hispanic
    1,312 (9.6%)
  • Black
    1,184 (8.6%)
  • Two or More
    910 (6.6%)
  • Asian
    645 (4.7%)
  • American Indian
    15 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Roanoke County Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary16
Middle5
High5
Other3
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:29
Students:13,735*
Teachers (FTE):2,013.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.8
Schools in Roanoke County Public Schools
Found 29 Schools