For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,278 students in Caroline County, VA.
The top ranked public high school in Caroline County, VA is Caroline High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caroline County, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Caroline County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Caroline County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Caroline High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Caroline County (2025)
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 | 1,278 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Caroline County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
17176 Richmond Turnpike
Milford, VA 22514
(804) 633-6401
Milford, VA 22514
(804) 633-6401
Gr: PK-2 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
7278 Ladysmith Road
Ruther Glen, VA 22546
(804) 448-3211
Ruther Glen, VA 22546
(804) 448-3211
Gr: 3-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Caroline County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Caroline County, VA include Caroline High School.
How many public high schools are located in Caroline County?
1 public high schools are located in Caroline County.
What is the racial composition of students in Caroline County?
Caroline County public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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