Carroll County School District

605-9 Pine St
Hillsville, VA 24343
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Carroll County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,442 students in Carroll County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Carroll County School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
3,442 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
283 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Carroll County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 132 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 92% has increased from 87% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (VA)
#37 out of 132 school districts
(Top 30%)
75%
68%
(20-21)
70%
69%
(20-21)
59%
59%
92%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
8%
% Hispanic
7%
19%
% Black
1%
22%
% White
89%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,018 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,603 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,018
$15,502
Spending / Student
$13,603
$15,257

Best Carroll County School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fancy Gap Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
63 Winding Ridge Rd
Fancy Gap, VA 24328
(276) 728-7504
Gr: PK-5 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
St. Paul
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
231 Flower Gap Road
Cana, VA 24317
(276) 755-3512
Gr: PK-7 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Carroll County High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Cavs Lane
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-2125
Gr: 9-12 | 1,057 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Gladesboro Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7845 Snake Creek
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 398-2493
Gr: PK-5 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Hillsville Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
90 Patriot Lane
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-7312
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Carroll County Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1036 N. Main Street
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-4211
Gr: 6-8 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
26 Pleasant View Road
Austinville, VA 24312
(276) 728-9247
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Gladeville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3117 Glendale Rd
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-5449
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4930 Pipers Gap Road
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-3049
Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
100 Cavs Lane
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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Carroll County School District?
Carroll County School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,442 students.
What is the rank of Carroll County School District?
Carroll County School District is ranked #37 out of 132 school districts in Virginia (top 30%) 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County School District?
89% of Carroll County School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carroll County School District?
Carroll County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Carroll County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,603 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,442 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 92% (Top 10% in VA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 75% (Top 30%)
  • : 70% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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