High Schools in Botetourt County Public Schools

The Botetourt County Public Schools district in Virginia is home to two high schools: Lord Botetourt High and James River High. While both schools perform well academically, James River High stands out as the clear academic leader, consistently ranking among the top high schools in Virginia and outperforming the district and state on key test score metrics.

James River High is ranked 15th out of 329 Virginia high schools for the 2023-2024 school year, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In comparison, Lord Botetourt High is ranked 70th and has a 4-star rating. James River High has also maintained a high ranking in previous years, placing 22nd and 88th in the previous two school years. Additionally, James River High outperforms the Botetourt County Public Schools district and Virginia state averages on many key test score metrics, including Algebra I, Algebra II, Biology, and World History I.

While Lord Botetourt High has a more diverse student population, with 84.39% White, 2.35% African American, 6.12% Hispanic, and 5.61% two or more races, James River High has a less diverse student body, with 92.17% White, 1.74% African American, 2.83% Hispanic, and 3.04% two or more races. Both schools have relatively low free and reduced lunch rates compared to the state average, indicating a relatively affluent student population. However, James River High has a higher per-student spending of $9,081 compared to $7,644 at Lord Botetourt High, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.