Carroll County High School is located in Carroll County, Virginia, just outside the Hillsville town limits. Carroll County High School is a four-year, public, comprehensive high school with a full range of curriculum offerings in academic and vocational subjects.
Serving 1,033 students in grades 9-12, Carroll County High School ranks in the top 50% 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 67% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,033 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Carroll County High's attendance zone covers the entire district of Hillsville, VA, encompassing approximately 477.6 square miles. Families typically drive 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 12.8 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 17.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carroll County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Carroll County High School's student population of 1,033 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,033 students
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carroll County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carroll County High School is 0.17, 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
#629 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)67%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)67%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
1%
21%
White
91%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
88.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.1%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Cavalier
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carroll County High School's ranking?
Carroll County High School is ranked #629 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Carroll County High School often compared to?
Carroll County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carroll County 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 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carroll County High School?
The graduation rate of Carroll County High School is 92%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Carroll County High School?
1,033 students attend Carroll County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Carroll County High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carroll County High School?
Carroll County High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carroll County High School offer ?
Carroll County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Carroll County High School part of?
Carroll County High School is part of Carroll County School District.
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