For the 2025 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 William Byrd 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 71% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Roanoke County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hidden Valley Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4902 Hidden Valley School Rd
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7570
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7570
Grades: 6-8
| 568 students
Rank: #22.
Cave Spring Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4880 Brambleton Ave
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7560
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7560
Grades: 6-8
| 751 students
Rank: #33.
William Byrd Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2910 Washington Ave
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 890-1035
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 890-1035
Grades: 6-8
| 821 students
Rank: #44.
Northside Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6810 Northside High School Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8145
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8145
Grades: 6-8
| 611 students
Roanoke County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10148 Tinsley Ln
Bent Mountain, VA 24059
(540) 929-4281
Bent Mountain, VA 24059
(540) 929-4281
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
R.e. Cook Regional Alternative (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
412 Poplar St.
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 857-5099
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 857-5099
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Roanoke County Central Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2910 Washington Va
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 562-3900
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 562-3900
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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 William Byrd Middle School. Roanoke County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Virginia.
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?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Roanoke County include: Hidden Valley Middle School vs. Cave Spring Middle School, Northside Middle School vs. Cave Spring Middle School, Cave Spring Middle School vs. Hidden Valley Middle School
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