For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,833 students in Carroll County, VA (there are 3 private schools, serving 51 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Carroll County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Carroll County, VA are Fancy Gap Elementary School, St. Paul and Hillsville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carroll County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Carroll County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Carroll County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fancy Gap Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
63 Winding Ridge Rd
Fancy Gap, VA 24328
(276) 728-7504
Fancy Gap, VA 24328
(276) 728-7504
Grades: PK-5
| 127 students
Rank: #22.
St. Paul
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
231 Flower Gap Road
Cana, VA 24317
(276) 755-3512
Cana, VA 24317
(276) 755-3512
Grades: PK-7
| 303 students
Rank: #33.
Hillsville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
90 Patriot Lane
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-7312
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-7312
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #44.
Carroll County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Cavs Lane
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-2125
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-2125
Grades: 9-12
| 1,069 students
Rank: #55.
Carroll County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1036 N. Main Street
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-4211
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-4211
Grades: 6-8
| 756 students
Rank: #66.
Gladesboro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7845 Snake Creek
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 398-2493
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 398-2493
Grades: PK-5
| 106 students
Rank: n/an/a
Blue Ridge Crossroads Governor's Academy For Technical Educa
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
100 Cavs Lane
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-2125
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-2125
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Carroll County Education Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
205 Oak Street
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-9055
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-9055
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
carroll-galax reg alt Educational prgm/the rae center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
605-9 Pine St, C/o Carrol Co P
Hillsville, VA 24343
(540) 728-3191
Hillsville, VA 24343
(540) 728-3191
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Carroll County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1036 North Main St
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-4211
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-4211
Grades: 8-9
| 619 students
Carroll County Public School D
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-3191
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-3191
Grades: K-8
| 347 students
Southwestern Va Tr Center Ep (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
160 Training Center Road
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-3121
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-3121
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Carroll County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Carroll County, VA include Fancy Gap Elementary School, St. Paul and Hillsville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Carroll County?
9 public schools are located in Carroll County.
What percentage of students in Carroll County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Carroll County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County?
Carroll County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Carroll County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Carroll County include: St. Paul vs. Fancy Gap Elementary School, Fancy Gap Elementary School vs. St. Paul, St. Paul vs. Hillsville Elementary School
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