How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Roanoke City Public Schools | Roanoke County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Roanoke, Virginia | Roanoke, Virginia |
| Total Enrollment | 13,597 | 13,811 |
| Number of Schools | 24 | 26 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.2:1 | 13.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Roanoke City Public Schools | Roanoke County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,406 | $13,365 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.7% | 11.1% |
| State Revenue | 43.6% | 47.5% |
| Local Revenue | 34.8% | 41.4% |
Roanoke City Public Schools
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Roanoke County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Roanoke City Public Schools | Roanoke County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32.3% | 71.5% |
| African American | 35.8% | 7.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.0% | 9.2% |
| Asian | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.6% | 7.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 95.7% | 44.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Roanoke City Public Schools | Roanoke County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 32 | 75 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 283.8:1 | 344.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.5% | 13.7% |
School Types
Roanoke City Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 19
Roanoke County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.