School overview
At a glance
Reported students
1,033
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
88.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia high enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 326 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
259
Carroll County High: 1,033 reported students.
State peer staffing position
18th percentile
11.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Carroll County High
Carroll County High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Hillsville. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Carroll County Public Schools. NCES reports 1,033 students for 2024–25.
Among 326 high schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is close in size than the reported median of 1,138 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.7:1, below the Virginia median of 13.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (90.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.7%). English learners represent 4.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 1 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Carroll County High
- 1How do the reported 11.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 88.3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 3.8 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3.8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.1
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White90.6%
- Hispanic5.7%
- Black0.7%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Offered
1 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Carroll County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Carroll County Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
747 reported students
Hillsville Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
461 reported students
St. Paul
Elementary · Grades PK–07
304 reported students
Gladeville Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
259 reported students
Laurel Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
199 reported students
Oakland Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
196 reported students