Serving 1,251 students in grades 9-12, Caroline High School ranks in the bottom 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 46% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (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 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,251 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Caroline High School's student population of 1,251 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Caroline High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Caroline High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#933 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)46%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)76%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
14%
19%
Black
28%
22%
White
48%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caroline High School's ranking?
Caroline High School is ranked #933 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Caroline High School often compared to?
Caroline High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Caroline Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Caroline High School?
The graduation rate of Caroline High School is 84%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Caroline High School?
1,251 students attend Caroline High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Caroline High School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Caroline High School?
Caroline High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Caroline High School offer ?
Caroline High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Caroline High School part of?
Caroline High School is part of Caroline County School District.
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