For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,337 students in Caroline County, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 244 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Caroline County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Caroline County, VA are Caroline High School, Lewis And Clark Elementary School and Caroline Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caroline County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Caroline County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Caroline County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caroline High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19155 Rodgers Clark Blvd
Milford, VA 22514
(804) 633-9886
Milford, VA 22514
(804) 633-9886
Grades: 9-12
| 1,251 students
Rank: #22.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18101 Clark & York Blvd
Ruther Glen, VA 22546
(804) 448-0175
Ruther Glen, VA 22546
(804) 448-0175
Grades: PK-5
| 890 students
Rank: #33.
Caroline Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13325 Devils Three Jump Road
Milford, VA 22514
(804) 633-6561
Milford, VA 22514
(804) 633-6561
Grades: 6-8
| 973 students
Rank: #44.
Madison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9075 Chance Place
Ruther Glen, VA 22546
(804) 448-2171
Ruther Glen, VA 22546
(804) 448-2171
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #55.
Bowling Green Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17502 New Baltimore Road
Milford, VA 22514
(804) 596-2391
Milford, VA 22514
(804) 596-2391
Grades: PK-5
| 757 students
Caroline County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
17176 Richmond Turnpike
Milford, VA 22514
(804) 633-6401
Milford, VA 22514
(804) 633-6401
Grades: PK-2
| 432 students
7278 Ladysmith Road
Ruther Glen, VA 22546
(804) 448-3211
Ruther Glen, VA 22546
(804) 448-3211
Grades: 3-5
| 536 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Caroline County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Caroline County, VA include Caroline High School, Lewis And Clark Elementary School and Caroline Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Caroline County?
5 public schools are located in Caroline County.
What percentage of students in Caroline County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Caroline County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Caroline County?
Caroline County public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Caroline County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Caroline County include: Lewis And Clark Elementary School vs. Madison Elementary School, Madison Elementary School vs. Lewis And Clark Elementary School, Bowling Green Elementary School vs. Madison Elementary School
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