Very Good
#507 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 27% in state
Carroll County High
High School · Carroll County Public Schools · Hillsville, VA
A high school in Hillsville, VA where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 Cavs Lane, Hillsville, VA 24343
- Math 87% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 90% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Carroll County High score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 89% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carroll County High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,300/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hillsville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,933
Median home value
$139,900
Median rent
$674/mo
College educated
13.7%
Homeownership
75.6%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24343; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island Creek Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 2.6 mi | 24 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Carroll County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,021NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carroll County High is listed in Carroll County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carroll County High
Carroll County High is a public high school in Hillsville, VA, part of Carroll County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,057 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #507 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carroll County High
What grades does Carroll County High serve?
Carroll County High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Carroll County High?
Carroll County High has an enrollment of approximately 1,057 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carroll County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Carroll County High is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carroll County High rank in VA?
Carroll County High ranks #507 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Carroll County High's MySchoolScout rating?
Carroll County High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carroll County High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carroll County High has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Carroll County High a charter school?
No, Carroll County High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carroll County High a Title I school?
No, Carroll County High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carroll County High?
86.8% of students at Carroll County High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 88
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Carroll County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (276) 728-2125
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 24343)
- 8,942
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 48.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 24343; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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