At a glance
Reported students
747
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
59.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia middle enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 340 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
259
Carroll County Middle: 747 reported students.
State peer staffing position
40th percentile
12.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. 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
- 748
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67.22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.1:1
What the reported data says about Carroll County Middle
Carroll County Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Hillsville. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Carroll County Public Schools. NCES reports 747 students for 2024–25.
Among 340 middle schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 737.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, close to the Virginia median of 13.1:1 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 (88.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.2%). English learners represent 4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Carroll County Middle
- 1How do the reported 12.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 59.9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2.4 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%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 91.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.4
- 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
- White88.5%
- Hispanic8.2%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.2%
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
Gifted and talented
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 High
High · Grades 09–12
1,033 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 Middle
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll-Galax Reg Alt Ed Prgm/The RAE Ctr Other · Carroll-Galax Reg Alt Ed Prgm/The RAE Ctr | Not reported | — | 0.2 mi |
| Carroll County Education Center Other · Carroll County Public Schools | Not reported | — | 0.8 mi |
| Carroll County High High · Carroll County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,033 | 1 mi |
| Blue Ridge Crossroads Governor's Academy for Technical Educa Other · Carroll County Public Schools | Not reported | — | 1 mi |
| Hillsville Elementary Elementary · Carroll County Public Schools | PK–05 | 461 | 2.8 mi |
| Fancy Gap Elementary Elementary · Carroll County Public Schools | PK–05 | 130 | 5.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Carroll County Middle
What grades does Carroll County Middle serve?
Carroll County Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Carroll County Public Schools.
How many students attend Carroll County Middle?
Carroll County Middle reported 747 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 340 Virginia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 748 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Carroll County Middle?
The calculated ratio is 12.5:1, based on 747 students and 59.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Carroll County Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Carroll County Middle 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 Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
91.7% 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 Middle in?
Carroll County Middle 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 Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Carroll-Galax Reg Alt Ed Prgm/The RAE Ctr (0.2 mi), Carroll County Education Center (0.8 mi), Carroll County High (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.
