How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Roanoke County Public Schools | Salem City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Roanoke, Virginia | Salem, Virginia |
| Total Enrollment | 13,811 | 3,750 |
| Number of Schools | 26 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.7:1 | 12.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Roanoke County Public Schools | Salem City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,365 | $14,892 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.1% | 13.7% |
| State Revenue | 47.5% | 41.4% |
| Local Revenue | 41.4% | 44.9% |
Roanoke County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Salem City Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Roanoke County Public Schools | Salem City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71.5% | 64.3% |
| African American | 7.9% | 15.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% | 12.4% |
| Asian | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.0% | 5.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.7% | 47.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Roanoke County Public Schools | Salem City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 75 | 7 |
| Schools with AP | 5 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 344.6:1 | 323:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 13.7% | 13.8% |
School Types
Roanoke County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
Salem City Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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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.