Total enrollment
3,437
-114 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
Carroll County
Virginia · Public K-12
12 public K-12 schools, roughly 3,437 students, one county, 29,157 residents. That is Carroll County, Virginia on the numbers. That works out to 10 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Carroll County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
9
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Carroll County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Virginia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 73.1% | #44 of 115 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,437 | #72 of 118 | #1,700 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 9 | #52 of 118 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.7:1 | #10 of 118 | #434 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 91.4% | #29 of 107 | #252 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 21.7% | #108 of 115 | #2,073 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Carroll County school rankings
Residents
29,157
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
12
2 districts
Enrollment
3,437
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$54,484
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
91.5%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
10
1,657 students
Middle
1
747 students
High
1
1,033 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Carroll County Public Schools
3,437 students · 2 districts in Carroll County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Carroll County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
16.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.5%
civilian labor
Median age
49
17.6% under 18
Test scores in Carroll County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 9 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Carroll County High· 90.0%
- Gladesboro Elementary· 85.0%
- Fancy Gap Elementary· 82.0%
- Oakland Elementary· 79.0%
- Carroll County Middle· 77.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Laurel Elementary· 67.0%
- Gladeville Elementary· 69.0%
- St. Paul· 69.0%
- Hillsville Elementary· 73.0%
- Carroll County Middle· 77.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll County High | Hillsville | High | 09-12 | 1,033 | · |
| Carroll County Middle | Hillsville | Middle | 06-08 | 747 | · |
| Hillsville Elementary | Hillsville | Elementary | PK-05 | 461 | · |
| St. Paul | Cana | Elementary | PK-07 | 304 | · |
| Gladeville Elementary | Galax | Elementary | PK-05 | 259 | · |
| Laurel Elementary | Austinville | Elementary | PK-05 | 199 | · |
| Oakland Elementary | Galax | Elementary | PK-05 | 196 | · |
| Fancy Gap Elementary | Fancy Gap | Elementary | PK-05 | 130 | · |
| Gladesboro Elementary | Hillsville | Elementary | PK-05 | 108 | · |
| Blue Ridge Crossroads Governor's Academy for Technical Educa | Hillsville | Elementary | N-N | · | · |
| Carroll County Education Center | Hillsville | Elementary | N-N | · | · |
| Carroll-Galax Reg Alt Ed Prgm/The RAE Ctr | Hillsville | Elementary | N-N | · | · |
Cities in Carroll County
About Carroll County
Carroll County is a low-population county of about 29,157 residents in Virginia. Its public-school system instructs approximately 3,437 students across 12 schools.
Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $54,484, 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 29% lower than the Virginia median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Carroll County is made up of 10 elementary schools (1,657 students), 1 middle school (747), and 1 high school (1,033).
Carroll County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 3,437 students across Carroll County.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,437 students, contracted 3% from the 3,551 reported in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Carroll County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data