For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,343 students in Hillsville, VA (there are 3 private schools, serving 51 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Hillsville, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Hillsville, VA are Carroll County High School, Gladesboro Elementary School and Hillsville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillsville, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Hillsville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hillsville, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 1,057 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
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 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
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 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
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 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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
Hillsville, Virginia 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 Hillsville, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Hillsville, VA include Carroll County High School, Gladesboro Elementary School and Hillsville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hillsville?
7 public schools are located in Hillsville.
What percentage of students in Hillsville go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Hillsville are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsville?
Hillsville public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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