There are 21 schools in the USA with the word roanoke in the name.
The word "Roanoke" is commonly found in U.S. public school names due to its historical and cultural significance in American history. Roanoke refers to the first English settlement attempt in the New World, established in the late 16th century on Roanoke Island in present-day North Carolina. The mysterious disappearance of its settlers, often called the "Lost Colony," has become a notable chapter in early American history and is frequently taught in schools. Additionally, the name Roanoke is used for various cities, towns, and geographic features across the United States, making it a familiar local reference in many communities. As such, naming schools after Roanoke serves both to honor the legacy of early American exploration and to reflect the historical identity of local areas.
Alabama (2)
Randolphroanoke Career Technology Center in Wedowee, ALRandolphroanoke Career Technology Center in Wedowee, AL
Illinois (2)
Roanoke-Benson Junior High School in Benson, ILRoanoke-Benson High School in Roanoke, IL
Indiana (2)
Roanoke Baptist School in Roanoke, INRoanoke Elementary School in Roanoke, IN
Louisiana (1)
Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School in Roanoke, LANorth Carolina (3)
Roanoke Rapids Early College High School in Roanoke Rapids, NCRoanoke Rapids High School in Roanoke Rapids, NC
Roanoke Valley Early College in Weldon, NC
New York (1)
Roanoke Avenue School in Riverhead, NYTexas (1)
Roanoke Elementary School in Roanoke, TXVirginia (8)
Reg Alternative Plus Self Project/Roanoke City in Roanoke, VARivermont School - Roanoke in Roanoke, VA
Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary in Roanoke, VA
Roanoke Adventist Christian School in Roanoke, VA
Roanoke Catholic School in Roanoke, VA
Roanoke Valley Christian Schools in Roanoke, VA
Roanoke Valley Governor's School in Roanoke, VA
Roanoke Valley Juvenile Detention Home in Roanoke, VA
West Virginia (1)
Roanoke Elementary School in Roanoke, WV
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