Academic growth continues in Roanoke County with improvements in SOL performance
Roanoke, Virginia – The Virginia Department of Education has released the 2024-2025 Standards of Learning (SOL) assessment data, showing promising academic gains across Roanoke County Public Schools. The district recorded significant improvements, particularly in math and science, earning higher state rankings in multiple categories compared to last year.
According to the new data, Roanoke County Public Schools is now tied for 6th in the state for math—an improvement from last year’s tie for 7th. In reading, the district also saw progress, climbing to a tie for 7th, up from 8th place previously. These gains place Roanoke County among the top-performing school divisions in the western half of Virginia for both math and reading SOL performance.
Beyond those key subjects, the district also experienced advancement in science and social studies rankings, further highlighting the district’s steady academic momentum. These improvements come as a result of a combination of student dedication and high-quality instruction delivered across the district.
“Our students have consistently performed very well on the annual SOL tests, and we’re pleased to see that our students continue to excel academically,” said Dr. Ken Nicely, superintendent of Roanoke County Public Schools.
“This performance not only is a result of the hard work and dedication of our students, but is a statement of the outstanding, high-quality instruction our students receive every day from our staff of amazing teachers. I congratulate our students and teachers on this accomplishment, and I look forward to continued academic success,” Dr. Nicely added.
Roanoke County Public Schools’ steady rise in rankings demonstrates a strong commitment to academic excellence and continued focus on both student growth and teacher effectiveness. As the district builds on these results, the latest SOL scores reflect not only past achievement but also the promise of future educational success for Roanoke County students.
