For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,779 students in Carroll County, VA (there are 3 private schools, serving 51 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Carroll County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Carroll County, VA are Fancy Gap Elementary School, St. Paul and Carroll County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carroll County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Carroll County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Carroll County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fancy Gap Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
63 Winding Ridge Rd
Fancy Gap, VA 24328
(276) 728-7504
Fancy Gap, VA 24328
(276) 728-7504
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
St. Paul
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
231 Flower Gap Road
Cana, VA 24317
(276) 755-3512
Cana, VA 24317
(276) 755-3512
Gr: PK-7 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Carroll County High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Cavs Lane
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-2125
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-2125
Gr: 9-12 | 1,033 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Gladesboro Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7845 Snake Creek
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 398-2493
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 398-2493
Gr: PK-5 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Hillsville Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
90 Patriot Lane
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-7312
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-7312
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Carroll County Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1036 N. Main Street
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-4211
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-4211
Gr: 6-8 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Blue Ridge Crossroads Governor's Academy For Technical Educa
Vocational School
100 Cavs Lane
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-2125
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-2125
Rank: n/an/a
Carroll County Education Center
Alternative School
205 Oak Street
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-9055
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-9055
Rank: n/an/a
Carroll-galax Reg Alt Educational Prgm/the Rae Center
Alternative School
605-9 Pine St, C/o Carrol Co P
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 730-3200
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 730-3200
Carroll County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1036 North Main St
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-4211
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-4211
Gr: 8-9 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Carroll County Public School D
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-3191
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-3191
Gr: K-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Southwestern Va Tr Center Ep (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
160 Training Center Road
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-3121
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-3121
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Carroll County, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Carroll County, VA include Fancy Gap Elementary School, St. Paul and Carroll County High School.
How many public schools are located in Carroll County?
9 public schools are located in Carroll County.
What percentage of students in Carroll County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Carroll County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County?
Carroll County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Carroll County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Carroll County include: Fancy Gap Elementary School vs. St. Paul, St. Paul vs. Fancy Gap Elementary School, St. Paul vs. Hillsville Elementary School
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