For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,488 students in Radford, VA (there are , serving 516 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Radford, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Radford, VA are Indian Valley Elementary School, Belle Heth Elementary School and Radford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Radford, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Radford have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Radford, VA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Indian Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4130 Indian Valley Rd Nw
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 745-9420
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 745-9420
Grades: K-7
| 123 students
Rank: #22.
Belle Heth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
151 George Street
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3653
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3653
Grades: 3-6
| 492 students
Rank: #33.
Radford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Dalton Dr
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3649
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3649
Grades: 9-12
| 504 students
Rank: #44.
John N. Dalton Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
60 Dalton Dr
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3651
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3651
Grades: 7-8
| 235 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Belview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3187 Peppers Ferry Rd
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 633-3200
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 633-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Riverlawn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8100 Beth Nelson Drive
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 643-0748
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 643-0748
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mcharg Elementary School
Magnet School
700 Twelfth St
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3652
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3652
Grades: PK-2
| 404 students
Rank: n/an/a
Radford City Virtual
Magnet School
1612 Wadsworth Street
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3647
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3647
Grades: K-12
| 2,055 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Radford, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Radford, VA include Indian Valley Elementary School, Belle Heth Elementary School and Radford High School.
How many public schools are located in Radford?
8 public schools are located in Radford.
What percentage of students in Radford go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Radford are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Radford?
Radford public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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