At a glance
Reported students
1,033
NCES CCD 2024–25
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 325 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.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,049
- Teachers (FTE)
- 85.91
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
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 325 high schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 1,140 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 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 AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3.8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3.8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
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. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
1 distinct course reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
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
Public schools near Carroll County High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Crossroads Governor's Academy for Technical Educa Other · Carroll County Public Schools | Not reported | — | under 0.1 mi |
| Carroll-Galax Reg Alt Ed Prgm/The RAE Ctr Other · Carroll-Galax Reg Alt Ed Prgm/The RAE Ctr | Not reported | — | 0.7 mi |
| Carroll County Education Center Other · Carroll County Public Schools | Not reported | — | 0.8 mi |
| Carroll County Middle Middle · Carroll County Public Schools | 06–08 | 747 | 1 mi |
| Hillsville Elementary Elementary · Carroll County Public Schools | PK–05 | 461 | 2.4 mi |
| Fancy Gap Elementary Elementary · Carroll County Public Schools | PK–05 | 130 | 5.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Carroll County High
What grades does Carroll County High serve?
Carroll County High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Carroll County Public Schools.
How many students attend Carroll County High?
Carroll County High reported 1,033 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 325 Virginia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,049 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Carroll County High?
The calculated ratio is 11.7:1, based on 1,033 students and 88.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Carroll County High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Carroll County High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Carroll County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Carroll County High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
89.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Carroll County High in?
Carroll County High is part of Carroll County Public Schools, based in Hillsville, VA, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Carroll County High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Blue Ridge Crossroads Governor's Academy for Technical Educa (under 0.1 mi), Carroll-Galax Reg Alt Ed Prgm/The RAE Ctr (0.7 mi), Carroll County Education Center (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.