Caroline County Public Schools School District
School District · Bowling Green, Virginia
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,960
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,960
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Evaluating Caroline County Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Caroline County Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Caroline High
Milford · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lewis and Clark Elementary
Ruther Glen · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Madison Elementary
Ruther Glen · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Virginia rank
#122 of 131
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.9
below Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,960
$2,109 vs Virginia median
District size
4,562 students
Larger than Virginia median
The short answer
Caroline County Public Schools ranks #122 of 131 Virginia districts by overall school rating. Caroline County Public Schools's schools with real test data average 4.3/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Caroline High (5.2/10), Lewis and Clark Elementary (5.1/10), and Madison Elementary (5.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Caroline County Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caroline High | 5.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Lewis and Clark Elementary | 5.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Madison Elementary | 5.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Caroline Middle | 3.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Bowling Green Elementary | 2.8 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Caroline County Public Schools
Caroline County Public Schools is a Bowling Green, Virginia school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 4,562 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.3:1. The district invests $12,960 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.3/10, Caroline County Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Caroline High, which has a composite score of 5.2/10.
In standardized testing, Caroline County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 66.5% and ELA proficiency of 71.9%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Caroline County Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Caroline County Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Caroline County Public Schools
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Virginia
- City
- Bowling Green
- Total Enrollment
- 4,562
- Teachers (FTE)
- 264
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Caroline County Public Schools?
Caroline County Public Schools has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Caroline County Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Caroline County Public Schools is 4.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Caroline County Public Schools?
Caroline County Public Schools spends $12,960 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Caroline County Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Caroline County Public Schools is 17.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Caroline County Public Schools?
Caroline High is the highest-rated school in Caroline County Public Schools with a composite score of 5.2/10.
What are the test scores in Caroline County Public Schools?
Across schools in Caroline County Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 66.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Caroline County Public Schools compare to other districts in Virginia?
Caroline County Public Schools has an average school rating of 4.3/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Virginia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 66.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 71.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Virginia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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