For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,505 students in Carroll County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Carroll County School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,156 Schools
# Students
3,505 Students
1,259,966 Students
# Teachers
280 Teachers
88,446 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Carroll County School District, which is ranked within the top 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 91% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#39 out of 135 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)59%
59%
Graduation Rate
91%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.71
# American Indian Students
7 Students
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
210 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
19%
# Black Students
25 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
1%
22%
# White Students
3,168 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
90%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
88 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
154
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
229
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
244
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
236
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
259
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
268
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
262
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
248
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
256
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
280
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
287
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
273
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
234
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
275
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,748 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,359 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,748
$15,473
Spending / Student
$13,359
$15,228
Best Carroll County School District Public Schools (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.
Laurel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26 Pleasant View Road
Austinville, VA 24312
(276) 728-9247
Austinville, VA 24312
(276) 728-9247
Grades: PK-5
| 225 students
Rank: #77.
Gladeville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3117 Glendale Rd
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-5449
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-5449
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
Rank: #88.
Oakland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4930 Pipers Gap Road
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-3049
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-3049
Grades: PK-5
| 180 students
Rank: #99.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carroll County School District?
Carroll County School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,505 students.
What is the rank of Carroll County School District?
Carroll County School District is ranked #41 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County School District?
90% of Carroll County School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carroll County School District?
Carroll County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Carroll County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,359 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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