For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,869 students in 24179, VA (there are , serving 51 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 24179, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 24179, VA are William Byrd High School, William Byrd Middle School and W.e. Cundiff Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 24179 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 24179, VA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24179, VA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William Byrd High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2902 Washington Ave
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 890-3090
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 890-3090
Grades: 9-12
| 1,127 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
W.e. Cundiff Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 Hardy Rd
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 857-5009
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 857-5009
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #44.
Herman L. Horn Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1002 Ruddell Rd
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 857-5007
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 857-5007
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
24179, Virginia ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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 schools in 24179, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 24179, VA include William Byrd High School, William Byrd Middle School and W.e. Cundiff Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 24179?
4 public schools are located in 24179.
What percentage of students in 24179 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 24179 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 24179?
24179 public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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