RATINGS

District GreatSchools Ratings

A larger number of schools in this district are rated below average in school quality.

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Top Rated Schools in This District

These are some of the top-rated public schools in Roanoke City Public Schools based on a variety of measures. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
ACADEMICS

District Academic Progress

This district has a larger number of schools whose students are making less academic progress than their peers at other schools in the state.

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ACADEMICS

Academic Summary

Is this district offering opportunity for all its students, or leaving some kids behind? Successful districts are working to close the achievement gap.
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ACADEMICS

Advanced Courses

Rigorous courses can help students prepare for and get into college, including coursework in STEM subjects. Find out more.
Parent Tip
Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. Is your student prepared for college-level math? Ask this district how they ensure students are well-prepared.
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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

Schools that create a positive culture help all students thrive. See how.
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Teachers & Staff

Parents often value small class sizes, but the truth is more complicated.
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District Finances

How a school district allocates funds can reflect its priorities. Learn more about how these decisions are made.
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District decisions about how to spend money impact your child’s schooling. Here’s how parents can have an influence.
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STUDENT LIFE

Reviews From Schools in Roanoke City Public Schools

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Current student
August 01, 2025
So many fights, teachers are not supportive, most kids are either fake gangsters or hot cheetoh girls. Teachers couldn’t care less about fights or students getting deepley depressed from the amount of... More
Review for Woodrow Wilson Middle School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
July 14, 2025
Middle school is already hard for pre teens and teenagers. As someone who grew up with anxiety without knowing it and had to come to this place, it triggered me a lot. Everyone was rude as anything,... More
Review for Breckinridge Middle School
Current student
June 13, 2025
I've been in this school since 6th grade, I came in 2023-2024. I am going onto 8th grade, this school is genuinely horrible. The teachers are great, I have noticed much are leaving the school and It... More
Review for Breckinridge Middle School