White students comprised the largest ethnic group in Botetourt County schools during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Of the 4,488 students attending Botetourt County schools, 85.5% were white. Hispanic made up the second largest ethnicity among the schools in the county.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most prevalent ethnic group in Botetourt County, representing 86.5% of the student body.
In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county dropped 0.1% compared to the previous year.
According to Public School Review, Virginia public schools saw an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 1:14 in the 2024-25 school year, which is better than the national average of 1:15 in public schools.
| School name | Most Prevalent Ethnic Group | % of Total Student Population | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Botetourt High School | White | 80.7% | 983 |
| Read Mountain Middle School | White | 83.4% | 661 |
| Colonial Elementary School | White | 86.8% | 461 |
| James River High School | White | 92.4% | 461 |
| Greenfield Elementary School | White | 76.3% | 435 |
| Central Academy Middle School | White | 90.9% | 362 |
| Buchanan Elementary School | White | 93.7% | 300 |
| Troutville Elementary School | White | 87.6% | 258 |
| Cloverdale Elementary School | White | 84% | 243 |
| Breckinridge Elementary School | White | 87.1% | 201 |
| Eagle Rock Elementary School | White | 96.7% | 123 |
