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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,562 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 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
4,562 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
264 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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
0.67
0.72
# American Indian Students
16 Students
3,271 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
42 Students
96,235 Students
% Asian Students
1%
8%
# Hispanic Students
613 Students
243,979 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
19%
# Black Students
1,164 Students
270,294 Students
% Black Students
26%
22%
# White Students
2,252 Students
555,515 Students
% White Students
49%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
1,963 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
468 Students
86,328 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
244
34,534
# Students in K Grade:
347
85,239
# Students in 1st Grade:
351
89,472
# Students in 2nd Grade:
342
93,456
# Students in 3rd Grade:
338
89,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
322
91,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
340
92,190
# Students in 6th Grade:
330
93,262
# Students in 7th Grade:
326
93,323
# Students in 8th Grade:
344
93,990
# Students in 9th Grade:
368
105,013
# Students in 10th Grade:
328
103,738
# Students in 11th Grade:
284
97,088
# Students in 12th Grade:
298
94,595
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,941 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,776 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,941
$15,502
Spending / Student
$10,776
$15,257
Best Caroline County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caroline High 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
| 1,278 students
Rank: #22.
Lewis And Clark Elementary 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
| 983 students
Rank: #33.
Caroline Middle 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
| 1,000 students
Rank: #44.
Madison Elementary 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
| 492 students
Rank: #55.
Bowling Green Elementary 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
| 809 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Caroline County School District?
Caroline County School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,562 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?
49% of Caroline County School District students are White, 26% of students are Black, 14% 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 17:1, 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 $10,776 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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