Carroll County Schools & Education
Carroll County, Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,279
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,941
School Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#50
of 127 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Carroll County
Measured School Summary
Carroll County performs at an average level with a school score of 57/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,279 per pupil, Carroll County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 5% above the Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Carroll 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
12 public schools and 2 districts 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
57/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #50 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
3.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,279
$662 below the state average
School coverage
12
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Carroll County has 12 public schools across 2 districts, 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 Carroll 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.
Dominant-district county
Carroll County Public Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 11 of 12 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#50
of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 75% 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.
Carroll County Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
3,505 students
11 listed schools in this county slice.
Carroll-Galax Reg Alt Ed Prgm/The RAE Ctr
Other grade structure
0 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Carroll County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 11 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 Carroll County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Carroll County district systems?
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?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Education Overview
About Schools in Carroll 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.
Extensive Education Network in Carroll County
Carroll County provides 12 public schools to its 3,505 students, featuring seven elementary schools and a variety of specialized centers. The landscape includes one high school and one middle school supported by two separate school districts. This system ensures that even remote parts of the county have access to primary education.
Carroll County Public Schools at the Core
The primary district, Carroll County Public Schools, manages 11 campuses and serves the entire 3,505-student population. No charter schools operate within the county, though a second district provides alternative education programming via the RAE Center. The district’s focus remains on providing comprehensive services across a large geographic area.
A Fully Rural Academic Experience
All 12 schools in Carroll County are classified as rural, offering a consistent environment for every student. Carroll County High is the largest facility with 1,069 students, while elementary schools like Gladeville maintain smaller sizes around 267 students. This creates a transition from small, intimate primary years to a larger, diverse high school experience.
School Overview
Total Schools
12
in Carroll County
Reported Enrollment
3,505
9 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Carroll County
Carroll County Public Schools
GuideCarroll-Galax Reg Alt Ed Prgm/The RAE Ctr
12 Public Schools in Carroll County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARROLL COUNTY HIGH | Profile | Carroll County Public Schools | Hillsville, 24343Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,069 |
| CARROLL COUNTY MIDDLE | Record | Carroll County Public Schools | Hillsville, 24343Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 756 |
| Hillsville Elementary | Record | Carroll County Public Schools | Hillsville, 24343Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 472 |
| St. Paul | Record | Carroll County Public Schools | Cana, 24317Rural: Distant | PK–7 | Primary | 303 |
| Gladeville Elementary | Record | Carroll County Public Schools | Galax, 24333Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 267 |
| Laurel Elementary | Record | Carroll County Public Schools | Austinville, 24312Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 225 |
| Oakland Elementary | Record | Carroll County Public Schools | Galax, 24333Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 180 |
| Fancy Gap Elementary | Record | Carroll County Public Schools | Fancy Gap, 24328Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 127 |
| Gladesboro Elementary | Record | Carroll County Public Schools | Hillsville, 24343Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 106 |
| Blue Ridge Crossroads Governor's Academy for Technical Educa | Record | Carroll County Public Schools | Hillsville, 24343Rural: Distant | — | Vocational | — |
| Carroll County Education Center | Record | Carroll County Public Schools | Hillsville, 24343Rural: Distant | — | Alternative | — |
| Carroll-Galax Reg Alt Ed Prgm/The RAE Ctr | Record | Carroll-Galax Reg Alt Ed Prgm/The RAE Ctr | Hillsville, 24343Rural: Distant | — | Alternative | — |
CARROLL COUNTY HIGH
Carroll County Public Schools
Hillsville, 24343 / Rural: Distant
CARROLL COUNTY MIDDLE
Carroll County Public Schools
Hillsville, 24343 / Rural: Distant
Hillsville Elementary
Carroll County Public Schools
Hillsville, 24343 / Rural: Distant
Gladeville Elementary
Carroll County Public Schools
Galax, 24333 / Rural: Fringe
Laurel Elementary
Carroll County Public Schools
Austinville, 24312 / Rural: Distant
Oakland Elementary
Carroll County Public Schools
Galax, 24333 / Rural: Fringe
Fancy Gap Elementary
Carroll County Public Schools
Fancy Gap, 24328 / Rural: Distant
Gladesboro Elementary
Carroll County Public Schools
Hillsville, 24343 / Rural: Distant
Blue Ridge Crossroads Governor's Academy for Technical Educa
Carroll County Public Schools
Hillsville, 24343 / Rural: Distant
Carroll County Education Center
Carroll County Public Schools
Hillsville, 24343 / Rural: Distant
Carroll-Galax Reg Alt Ed Prgm/The RAE Ctr
Carroll-Galax Reg Alt Ed Prgm/The RAE Ctr
Hillsville, 24343 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,279
State avg $7,941
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Schools in Carroll County, Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Carroll County, Virginia?
Carroll County provides 12 public schools to its 3,505 students, featuring seven elementary schools and a variety of specialized centers. The landscape includes one high school and one middle school supported by two separate school districts. This system ensures that even remote parts of the county have access to primary education.
What are the major school districts in Carroll County, Virginia?
The primary district, Carroll County Public Schools, manages 11 campuses and serves the entire 3,505-student population. No charter schools operate within the county, though a second district provides alternative education programming via the RAE Center. The district’s focus remains on providing comprehensive services across a large geographic area.
What is the school experience like in Carroll County?
All 12 schools in Carroll County are classified as rural, offering a consistent environment for every student. Carroll County High is the largest facility with 1,069 students, while elementary schools like Gladeville maintain smaller sizes around 267 students. This creates a transition from small, intimate primary years to a larger, diverse high school experience.
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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.