For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,031 students in Carroll County, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Carroll County, VA are St. Paul and Carroll County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carroll County, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Carroll County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Carroll County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Paul
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
231 Flower Gap Road
Cana, VA 24317
(276) 755-3512
Cana, VA 24317
(276) 755-3512
Grades: PK-7
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
Carroll County Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1036 N. Main Street
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-4211
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-4211
Grades: 6-8
| 726 students
Carroll County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1036 North Main St
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-4211
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-4211
Grades: 8-9
| 619 students
Carroll County Public School D
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-3191
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-3191
Grades: K-8
| 347 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Carroll County, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Carroll County, VA include St. Paul and Carroll County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Carroll County?
2 public middle schools are located in Carroll County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County?
Carroll County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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