Serving 1,315 students in grades 9-12, Caroline High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,315 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Caroline High's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Milford, VA, encompassing approximately 536.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 19.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Caroline High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Caroline High School's student population of 1,315 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,315 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Caroline High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Caroline High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#426 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)76%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
88%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caroline High School's ranking?
Caroline High School is ranked #426 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Caroline High School often compared to?
Caroline High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Caroline Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Caroline High School?
The graduation rate of Caroline High School is 88%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Caroline High School?
1,315 students attend Caroline High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Caroline High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 15% 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 High School?
Caroline High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Caroline High School offer ?
Caroline High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Caroline High School part of?
Caroline High School is part of Caroline County School District.
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