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James River High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
9906 Springwood Rd,
Buchanan, VA
Botetourt County Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mr. James M. Talbott Jr.
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
95%
Reading Proficiency
87%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
95%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
B
B-
C
C+
B-
B-
B+
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
95%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
30
Full Time Teachers
30
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
600
Verbal
610
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
72.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
163:1
Student Diversity
Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
White
92.2%
Two or more races
3%
Hispanic
2.8%
Black
1.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
James Madison University
69 Students
Radford University
53 Students
Virginia Tech
52 Students
Liberty University
51 Students
Virginia Western Community College
50 Students
University of Virginia
48 Students
Roanoke College
43 Students
William & Mary
32 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University
27 Students
George Mason University
24 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
29 Students
Business
19 Students
Biology
18 Students
Psychology
17 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
13 Students
Elementary Education
12 Students
Environmental Science
9 Students
Health Professions
8 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
7 Students
Communications
6 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/25/2025
James River High School is not preparing students to further their education, they are workforce oriented. A small number of teachers care about preparing students for after graduation; however, most are simply shuttling us through the classes to get us to the next. I would like to see administration step up and expect more of our teachers beyond passing the students to get them to graduation.
10/30/2024
James River has a lot of school spirit. I enjoy being involved in as many school activities and attend as many home games as possible. I look forward to coming to school because I feel safe and at home here. I love that I feel included and at home at James River. I transferred here my sophomore year and felt very welcomed. One thing I would change is that our school have more involvement from students outside of school.
12/3/2020
Most teachers are very friendly and helpful. Getting help with finding colleges, scholarships, and paying for college credits offered by the school could definitely improve, however.
GreatSchools Reviews
4/14/2025
Our children all graduated from James River. They all have very fond memories of high school, and I was always impressed by the commitment and dedication of the teachers and staff. This school is a bright spot in Botetourt County schools.
4/18/2024
There's nothing particularly wrong with James River High School, the biggest issue would be the students overall.
2/28/2023
I was very disappointed with the impersonal nature of communication from administration at this school following recent interaction. I am sure there are good people there, however, first impressions are lasting ones. I imagine courtesy and etiquette are considered obsolete. I would have expected bet...
9/20/2022
I loved going here for high school! I learned so much about the subjects I took as well as myself as a person!
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James River High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Buchanan, VA and is served by the Botetourt County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 461 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 95% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% are proficient in reading. James River High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 27. Learn more about what Buchanan has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near James River High School.