Top Rankings
Caroline County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,337 students in Caroline County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Caroline County School District 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).
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).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,156 Schools
# Students
4,337 Students
1,259,966 Students
# Teachers
277 Teachers
88,446 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Caroline County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#99 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)39%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)62%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)49%
59%
Graduation Rate
84%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.71
# American Indian Students
15 Students
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
35 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
549 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
19%
# Black Students
1,113 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
26%
22%
# White Students
2,193 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
50%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
424 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
139
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
341
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
326
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
322
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
328
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
334
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
323
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
331
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
317
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
325
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
355
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
324
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
277
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
295
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,508 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,335 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,508
$15,473
Spending / Student
$11,335
$15,228
Best Caroline County School District Public Schools (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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Caroline County School District?
Caroline County School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,337 students.
What is the rank of Caroline County School District?
Caroline County School District is ranked #101 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Caroline County School District?
50% of Caroline County School District students are White, 26% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Caroline County School District?
Caroline County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Caroline County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,335 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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