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 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,600 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 56% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,135 Schools
# Students
4,600 Students
1,257,051 Students
# Teachers
310 Teachers
92,248 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Caroline County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 131 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#99 out of 132 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)62%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)49%
59%
Graduation Rate
88%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.2%
19.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2007–2023. View full 18-year historical data
% Hispanic
14%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 28-year historical data
% Black
26%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% White
49%
44%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,239 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,383. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,982 is less than the state median of $18,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$23,109 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$60 MM
$22,838 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$13,239
$18,383
Showing 2012–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$12,982
$18,168
Showing 2012–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Caroline County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caroline High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19155 Rodgers Clark Blvd
Milford, VA 22514
(804) 633-9886
Milford, VA 22514
(804) 633-9886
Gr: 9-12 | 1,315 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18101 Clark & York Blvd
Ruther Glen, VA 22546
(804) 448-0175
Ruther Glen, VA 22546
(804) 448-0175
Gr: PK-5 | 1,009 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Caroline Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13325 Devils Three Jump Road
Milford, VA 22514
(804) 633-6561
Milford, VA 22514
(804) 633-6561
Gr: 6-8 | 983 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 53% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Bowling Green Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17502 New Baltimore Road
Milford, VA 22514
(804) 596-2391
Milford, VA 22514
(804) 596-2391
Gr: PK-5 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Caroline County School District?
Caroline County School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,600 students.
What is the rank of Caroline County School District?
Caroline County School District is ranked #101 out of 131 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 15:1, 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 $12,982 is less than the state median of $18,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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