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Public School Review - Established 2003

Botetourt County School District

143 Poor Farm Rd
Fincastle, VA 24090
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Tel: (540) 473-8263
www.bcps.k12.va.us

Top Rankings

Botetourt County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,424 students in Botetourt County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Botetourt County School District have an average math proficiency score of 86% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,138 Schools
# Students
4,424 Students
1,256,693 Students
# Teachers
339 Teachers
92,235 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeBotetourt County School DistrictVirginia
Pre-K123163
Kind271403
1282425
2308435
3353454
4306437
5320444
6334446
7348449
8352451
9364491
10370483
11330466
12363465
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District Rank

Botetourt County School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 131 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (VA)
#6 out of 132 school districts
(Top 5%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearBotetourt County School District
2023#6
2022#6
2021#6
2019#11
2018#4
2017#4
2016#2
2015#3
2014#4
2013#6
2012#12
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86%
68%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearBotetourt County School DistrictVirginia
202386%68%
202176%54%
201990%82%
201782%72%
201690%80%
201589%79%
201483%74%
201379%71%
201274%68%
201191%86%
201091%87%
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(20-21)
82%
69%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearBotetourt County School DistrictVirginia
202182%69%
201984%78%
201787%80%
201688%80%
201588%79%
201484%74%
201383%74%
201293%89%
201192%88%
201093%89%
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(20-21)
74%
59%
90%
89%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearBotetourt County School DistrictVirginia
202390%89%
202293%89%
202193%89%
202095%89%
201992%87%
201895%88%
201792%87%
201693%87%
201592%86%
201492%85%
201391%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.72

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearBotetourt County School DistrictVirginia
20240.260.72
20230.250.71
20220.240.70
20210.240.70
20200.220.68
20190.220.68
20180.180.67
20170.180.67
20160.160.68
20150.160.66
20140.150.66
20130.150.65
20120.150.64
20110.090.64
20100.120.62
20090.120.60
20080.120.60
20070.110.59
20060.110.58
20050.100.57
20040.090.55
20030.090.55
20020.090.53
20010.090.52
20000.080.51
19990.080.51
19980.100.50
19970.090.49
19960.080.48
19950.090.49
19940.080.47
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% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearBotetourt County School DistrictVirginia
20241%8%
20231%7%
20221%7%
20211%8%
20201%7%
20191%7%
20181%7%
20171%7%
20161%8%
20141%7%
20121%6%
20111%7%
20102%7%
20091%7%
20082%6%
20072%6%
20062%6%
20051%6%
20042%6%
20032%5%
20012%4%
20001%4%
19991%4%
19981%4%
19971%4%
19961%3%
19951%4%
19941%3%
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% Hispanic
7%
20%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2024)

YearBotetourt County School DistrictVirginia
20246%19%
20236%19%
20226%18%
20215%18%
20205%16%
20195%16%
20184%15%
20174%15%
20163%14%
20153%14%
20143%13%
20132%12%
20122%12%
20112%11%
20101%10%
20091%10%
20081%10%
20071%9%
20061%8%
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% Black
2%
21%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearBotetourt County School DistrictVirginia
20242%22%
20232%22%
20222%22%
20212%22%
20202%22%
20192%22%
20182%23%
20172%23%
20163%23%
20153%23%
20142%23%
20133%23%
20123%24%
20111%24%
20103%26%
20094%26%
20083%27%
20073%27%
20063%27%
20053%27%
20043%27%
20033%27%
20025%27%
20013%27%
20003%27%
19993%27%
19984%27%
19974%27%
19964%27%
19954%26%
19943%26%
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% White
84%
44%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearBotetourt County School DistrictVirginia
202486%44%
202386%45%
202287%46%
202187%46%
202088%49%
201988%49%
201890%50%
201790%50%
201691%50%
201592%52%
201492%52%
201392%53%
201292%54%
201195%54%
201094%57%
200994%57%
200894%57%
200794%58%
200694%59%
200595%60%
200495%61%
200395%61%
200295%63%
200195%64%
200096%65%
199996%65%
199895%65%
199795%66%
199695%67%
199595%67%
199496%68%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2024)

YearBotetourt County School DistrictVirginia
20245%7%
20235%7%
20224%7%
20215%6%
20204%6%
20194%6%
20183%5%
20173%5%
20162%5%
20152%5%
20142%5%
20132%5%
20122%4%
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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,536 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,513. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,309 is less than the state median of $15,268. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$60 MM
$19,496 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearBotetourt County School DistrictVirginia
2023$60 MM$50 MM
2022$56 MM$48 MM
2021$60 MM$50 MM
2020$56 MM$48 MM
2019$55 MM$48 MM
2018$55 MM$46 MM
2017$54 MM$44 MM
2016$54 MM$43 MM
2015$51 MM$42 MM
2014$53 MM$41 MM
2012$52 MM$41 MM
2011$50 MM$40 MM
2010$51 MM$42 MM
2009$54 MM$43 MM
2008$49 MM$43 MM
2007$49 MM$42 MM
2006$46 MM$37 MM
2005$41 MM$33 MM
2004$38 MM$31 MM
2003$37 MM$33 MM
2002$35 MM$29 MM
2001$36 MM$28 MM
2000$37 MM$27 MM
1999$31 MM$25 MM
1998$29 MM$23 MM
1997$29 MM$22 MM
1996$23 MM$20 MM
1995$22 MM$20 MM
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Spending
$59 MM
$19,187 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearBotetourt County School DistrictVirginia
2023$59 MM$50 MM
2022$55 MM$48 MM
2021$59 MM$50 MM
2020$55 MM$48 MM
2019$56 MM$48 MM
2018$54 MM$46 MM
2017$54 MM$44 MM
2016$53 MM$43 MM
2015$51 MM$42 MM
2014$52 MM$40 MM
2012$51 MM$41 MM
2011$49 MM$38 MM
2010$51 MM$42 MM
2009$52 MM$42 MM
2008$50 MM$41 MM
2007$60 MM$40 MM
2006$45 MM$39 MM
2005$41 MM$36 MM
2004$38 MM$31 MM
2003$36 MM$31 MM
2002$34 MM$29 MM
2001$36 MM$29 MM
2000$38 MM$27 MM
1999$31 MM$24 MM
1998$32 MM$23 MM
1997$27 MM$21 MM
1996$32 MM$21 MM
1995$23 MM$19 MM
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Revenue / Student
$13,536
$15,513

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearBotetourt County School DistrictVirginia
2023$13,331$13,350
2022$12,042$13,011
2021$13,515$14,122
2020$12,042$13,011
2018$11,826$12,340
2017$11,657$12,324
2016$11,272$12,007
2015$13,209$10,576
2014$10,916$10,820
2012$10,205$10,405
2011$9,998$10,061
2010$10,113$10,576
2009$10,843$11,282
2008$9,884$10,833
2007$9,834$11,013
2006$9,404$10,006
2005$8,572$9,139
2004$8,085$8,571
2003$7,729$8,950
2002$7,361$8,028
2001$7,857$7,912
2000$8,211$7,658
1999$6,795$6,541
1998$6,216$6,329
1997$6,245$6,082
1995$5,015$5,657
1992$4,414$5,133
1990$4,200$4,932
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Spending / Student
$13,309
$15,268

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearBotetourt County School DistrictVirginia
2023$13,108$13,422
2022$11,831$13,009
2021$13,288$14,198
2020$11,831$13,009
2018$11,710$12,303
2017$11,506$12,398
2016$11,140$12,042
2015$12,969$10,658
2014$10,686$10,531
2012$10,020$10,420
2011$9,781$9,778
2010$9,930$10,658
2009$10,580$11,065
2008$10,016$10,444
2007$12,224$10,604
2006$9,299$10,603
2005$8,413$9,839
2004$7,943$8,522
2003$7,541$8,394
2002$7,150$8,029
2001$7,839$8,196
2000$8,426$7,662
1999$6,764$6,251
1998$6,874$6,290
1997$5,919$5,970
1995$5,324$5,518
1992$4,715$5,049
1990$4,211$4,824
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Best Botetourt County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lord Botetourt High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1435 Roanoke Rd
Daleville, VA 24083
(540) 992-1261
Gr: 9-12 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
James River High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9906 Springwood Rd
Buchanan, VA 24066
(540) 254-1121
Gr: 9-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Central Academy Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
367 Poor Farm Rd
Fincastle, VA 24090
(540) 473-8333
Gr: 6-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Colonial Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
142 Murray Drive
Troutville, VA 24175
(540) 977-6773
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Read Mountain Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
182 Orchard Hill Dr
Cloverdale, VA 24077
(540) 966-8655
Gr: 6-8 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
255 Schoolhouse Rd
Buchanan, VA 24066
(540) 254-2084
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Cloverdale Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
833 Cougar Drive
Cloverdale, VA 24077
(540) 992-1086
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Eagle Rock Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
145 Eagles Nest Dr
Eagle Rock, VA 24085
(540) 884-2421
Gr: PK-5 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
288 Etzler Rd
Troutville, VA 24175
(540) 992-4416
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
Troutville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12 Barron Dr
Troutville, VA 24175
(540) 992-1871
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1111.
Breckinridge Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
331 Springwood Rd
Fincastle, VA 24090
(540) 473-8386
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Botetourt Technical Education Center
Vocational School
253 Poor Farm Rd
Fincastle, VA 24090
(540) 473-8216

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Botetourt County School District?
Botetourt County School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,424 students.
What is the rank of Botetourt County School District?
Botetourt County School District is ranked #5 out of 131 school districts in Virginia (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Botetourt County School District?
84% of Botetourt County School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Botetourt County School District?
Botetourt County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Botetourt County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,309 is less than the state median of $15,268. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,424 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 90% (Top 30% in VA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • : 82% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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