Carroll County High School

100 Cavs Lane
Hillsville, VA 24343
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,057 students in grades 9-12, Carroll County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,057 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in VA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 64% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Btm 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Carroll County High School's student population of 1,057 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,057 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Carroll County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carroll County High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#778 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Carroll County High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
64%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carroll County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
67%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carroll County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
67%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Carroll County High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
8%
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Hispanic
6%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Carroll County High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Carroll County High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
90%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Carroll County High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
91%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Carroll County High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Carroll County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carroll County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carroll County High School's ranking?
Carroll County High School is ranked #778 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carroll County High School?
The graduation rate of Carroll County High School is 91%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Carroll County High School?
1,057 students attend Carroll County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Carroll County High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carroll County High School?
Carroll County High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carroll County High School offer ?
Carroll County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Carroll County High School part of?
Carroll County High School is part of Carroll County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,057 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 91% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 64% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Btm 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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