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William Byrd High School vs. Hidden Valley High School

Should you attend William Byrd High School or Hidden Valley High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
William Byrd High School
2902 Washington Ave
Vinton, VA 24179
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Hidden Valley High School
5000 Titan Trail
Roanoke, VA 24018
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

William Byrd High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Hidden Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,127 students in grades 9-12, William Byrd High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 851 students in grades 9-12, Hidden Valley High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,127 students
851 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at William Byrd High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hidden Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at William Byrd High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hidden Valley High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
55 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at William Byrd High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hidden Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at William Byrd High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Roanoke County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hidden Valley High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Roanoke County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#819 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
#205 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of William Byrd High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hidden Valley High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-59%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
≥80%
(Top 30% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William Byrd High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Roanoke County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hidden Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Roanoke County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
89%
(Top 10% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 5% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William Byrd High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Roanoke County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hidden Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Roanoke County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
69%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 5% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
93%
(Top 30% in VA)
≥95%
(Top 20% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of William Byrd High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Roanoke County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hidden Valley High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Roanoke County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of William Byrd High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hidden Valley High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
286
224
Grade 10 Students
305
192
Grade 11 Students
265
245
Grade 12 Students
271
190

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at William Byrd High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Roanoke County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hidden Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Roanoke County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at William Byrd High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Roanoke County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hidden Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Roanoke County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at William Byrd High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Roanoke County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hidden Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Roanoke County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
79%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at William Byrd High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Roanoke County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hidden Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Roanoke County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at William Byrd High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Roanoke County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hidden Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Roanoke County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.37
0.47
This chart showcases the diversity score of William Byrd High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Roanoke County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hidden Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Roanoke County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at William Byrd High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Roanoke County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hidden Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Roanoke County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at William Byrd High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Roanoke County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hidden Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Roanoke County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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