Caroline County Schools & Education
Caroline County, Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
33/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
88.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,580
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,941
School Score
33/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#121
of 127 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Caroline County
Measured School Summary
Caroline County faces educational challenges with a school score of 33/100 and a graduation rate of 88.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,580 per pupil, Caroline County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 38% below the Virginia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 17% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Caroline County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
5 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
33/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #121 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
88.0%
1.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,580
$1,361 below the state average
School coverage
5
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Caroline County has 5 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Caroline County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Caroline County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#121
of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 21 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Caroline County Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
4,337 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Caroline County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Caroline County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Caroline County, Virginia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Efficient Education Across Caroline County
Caroline County operates five public schools that serve a total student body of 4,337. The infrastructure includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, all managed by a single district. This concentrated setup allows for large, centralized campuses that serve the entire county population.
A Single District Serving All Students
Caroline County Public Schools manages the entire local education landscape with no charter school competition. The district serves 4,337 students, focusing heavily on a traditional K-12 pathway. Caroline High School stands as the largest single institution, housing over 1,200 students on its campus.
Rural Roots with Large Campus Sizes
While four of the five schools are in rural settings, they maintain a high average enrollment of 867 students per school. Caroline High leads the county with 1,251 students, while Madison Elementary provides a more mid-sized experience with 466 students. This structure combines the feel of a rural community with the resources of a large-scale school environment.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Caroline County
Reported Enrollment
4,337
5 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Caroline County
5 Public Schools in Caroline County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINE HIGH | Profile | Caroline County Public Schools | Milford, 22514Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,251 |
| CAROLINE MIDDLE | Profile | Caroline County Public Schools | Milford, 22514Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 973 |
| Lewis and Clark Elementary | Record | Caroline County Public Schools | Ruther Glen, 22546Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 890 |
| Bowling Green Elementary | Record | Caroline County Public Schools | Milford, 22514Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 757 |
| Madison Elementary | Record | Caroline County Public Schools | Ruther Glen, 22546Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 466 |
CAROLINE HIGH
Caroline County Public Schools
Milford, 22514 / Rural: Distant
CAROLINE MIDDLE
Caroline County Public Schools
Milford, 22514 / Rural: Distant
Lewis and Clark Elementary
Caroline County Public Schools
Ruther Glen, 22546 / Town: Distant
Bowling Green Elementary
Caroline County Public Schools
Milford, 22514 / Rural: Distant
Madison Elementary
Caroline County Public Schools
Ruther Glen, 22546 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,580
State avg $7,941
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Schools in Caroline County, Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Caroline County, Virginia?
Caroline County operates five public schools that serve a total student body of 4,337. The infrastructure includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, all managed by a single district. This concentrated setup allows for large, centralized campuses that serve the entire county population.
What are the major school districts in Caroline County, Virginia?
Caroline County Public Schools manages the entire local education landscape with no charter school competition. The district serves 4,337 students, focusing heavily on a traditional K-12 pathway. Caroline High School stands as the largest single institution, housing over 1,200 students on its campus.
What is the school experience like in Caroline County?
While four of the five schools are in rural settings, they maintain a high average enrollment of 867 students per school. Caroline High leads the county with 1,251 students, while Madison Elementary provides a more mid-sized experience with 466 students. This structure combines the feel of a rural community with the resources of a large-scale school environment.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.