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Hillsville Elementary

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Hillsville Elementary ranks 550 th of 1111 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

550^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,111 Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 50% of Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Hillsville Elementary in Hillsville, VA, is the largest elementary school in Carroll County Public Schools, enrolling 461 students in grades PK–5 in a community where 92.4% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch. With a student-teacher ratio of 11.6 and per-pupil spending of $9,789, the school ranked 550th out of 1,111 Virginia elementary schools in 2025-26 — placing it in the 50th percentile with a 3-star rating. That marks a step back from its recent peak in 2020-21, when Hillsville ranked in the 72nd percentile with 4 stars.

Despite its high poverty rate, Hillsville frequently performs at or above state averages. In 2025-26, 4th-grade math proficiency reached 79.4% (compared with 73.3% statewide), and 4th-grade reading has topped the state average for four straight years. Virginia Studies is a standout subject at 80.6% proficient, and 5th-grade science hit 80% — both well above Virginia averages. The school is especially effective for economically disadvantaged students, ranking in the 69th percentile for that group statewide in 2025-26. Hillsville also beats several nearby schools by wide margins: its 4th-grade math score was more than 30 points higher than Oakland Elementary's, and its Virginia Studies score dwarfed Galax Elementary's. That said, it trails two smaller district peers with similar poverty rates — Gladesboro Elementary and Fancy Gap Elementary — both of which spend more per pupil.

The clearest soft spots are recent. Fifth-grade reading fell to 66.2% proficient in 2025-26, and 3rd-grade math dipped to 66.7% — both below district and state averages. Chronic absenteeism is also worth watching: 12.9% of students were chronically absent in 2024-25, the highest rate among nearby elementary schools and up from 8.4% three years ago. By comparison, Gladeville Elementary reported just 1.7% and Fancy Gap Elementary 2.6%. Since Hillsville has already demonstrated it can achieve strong academic results in a high-poverty setting, improving attendance may be the single most promising lever for reversing its recent slide.

461

Students ?

11.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,789

Per pupil spending ?

92.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

90 Patriot Lane
Hillsville, VA 24343

(276) 728-7312

District: Carroll County Public Schools

Students who attend Hillsville Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Carroll County Middle
High:	Carroll County High

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.7%

Hispanic:

5.4%

Two or more races:

4.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 72nd percentile in 2021 → 50th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Virginia median (50th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 72nd-percentile peak (2021) to 50th (2026)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school74%

District avg71%

Virginia avg72%

550^th of 1,111

Virginia public elementary schools ?

Top 50%▲ up 10 pts since 2016

From bottom 40% (2016) to top 50% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 7Elementary Schools in the Carroll County Public Schools

49^th of 131Carroll County Public Schools among Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	55.3	550 of 1111	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.8	493 of 1110	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.8	400 of 1114	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	70.1	340 of 1114	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.4	362 of 1109	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	71.9	309 of 1103	72.0%	★★★★☆
2019	65.8	402 of 1105	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.3	484 of 1097	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	60.0	461 of 1099	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	48.0	656 of 1096	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	45.1	701 of 1100	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	36.6	794 of 1110	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	41.6	741 of 1120	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2012	30.0	941 of 1117	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	37.4	840 of 1117	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	38.6	846 of 1113	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	52.1	563 of 1082	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	47.8	666 of 1081	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	55.4	517 of 1083	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	34.1	849 of 1071	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	49.7	579 of 1062	45.5%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2024	67.5	105 of 355	70.4%	★★★★☆
2023	39.7	246 of 324	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	48.3	625 of 1100	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	66.2	371 of 1096	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	75.1	259 of 1098	76.4%	★★★★☆
2023	71.9	295 of 1100	73.2%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	65.9	319 of 1040	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	73.2	212 of 1046	79.7%	★★★★☆
2024	80.5	123 of 1036	88.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	59.9	460 of 1099	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	50.0	580 of 1093	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	56.9	512 of 1101	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.1	391 of 1093	64.2%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	31.1	758 of 974	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	34.3	721 of 973	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	43.5	634 of 979	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	50.0	548 of 984	44.3%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Disabled (2024)70th percentile+6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)69th percentile+19 vs school

Male (2026)58th percentile+8 vs school

Female (2026)43rd percentile-7 vs school

White (2026)22nd percentile-28 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2025-2026) ?

VA Studies81%+10 vs state

Science80%+11 vs state

Mathematics73%~ state avg

English Reading70%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SOL Mathematics (2026)					SOL Science (2026)	SOL English Reading (2026)					SOL Civics and Economics (2026)	SOL VA Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 7th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hillsville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	90 Patriot Lane	Hillsville	24343	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 728-7312	461	40	11.6	92.4%	409 (88.7%)	4 (0.9%)	25 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.8%)	55.3	550^th of 1111 public elementary schools	50.5%		58.8	493^rd of 1110 public elementary schools	55.6%	57	66.7	79.4	72.3			80.0	68.3	75.0	66.2				80.6	$9,789	$1,002	$8,787
Fancy Gap Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	63 Winding Ridge Rd	Fancy Gap	24328	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 728-7504	130	16	8.2	94.6%	120 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.6%)	72.7	308^th of 1111 public elementary schools	72.3%		74.5	295^th of 1110 public elementary schools	73.4%	13	94.4	70.0	76.2			71.4	94.4	80.0	85.7				90.0	$10,110	$1,275	$8,835
Gladesboro Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7845 Snake Creek	Hillsville	24343	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 398-2493	108	10	11.2	92.6%	97 (89.8%)	3 (2.8%)	4 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.7%)	78	233^rd of 1111 public elementary schools	79.0%		69.5	363^rd of 1110 public elementary schools	67.3%	130	88.2	100.0	83.3			88.9	58.8	91.7	83.3				100.0	$11,289	$759	$10,531
Laurel Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	26 Pleasant View Road	Austinville	24312	Wythe County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 728-9247	199	17	11.6	91.5%	186 (93.5%)	4 (2.0%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)	41.8	711^th of 1111 public elementary schools	36.0%		48	627^th of 1110 public elementary schools	43.5%	84	67.9	75.0	67.7			64.7	60.7	62.5	73.5				70.8	$9,187	$719	$8,468
Jackson Memorial Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4424 Fort Chiswell Road	Austinville	24312	Wythe County	Wythe County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 699-0160	229	19	12.0	81.7%	216 (94.3%)	2 (0.9%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.1%)	54.7	560^th of 1111 public elementary schools	49.6%		59.5	481^st of 1110 public elementary schools	56.7%	79	79.5	80.6	74.1			59.3	61.5	77.8	74.1				75.0	$8,679	$1,270	$7,409
Gladeville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3117 Glendale Rd	Galax	24333	Galax city	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 236-5449	259	19	13.9	91.1%	203 (78.4%)	6 (2.3%)	41 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.5%)	43	701^st of 1111 public elementary schools	36.9%		46.3	650^th of 1110 public elementary schools	41.4%	51	69.1	80.0	72.7			51.5	54.8	74.3	69.7				74.3	$8,635	$1,078	$7,557
Indian Valley Elementary	Public	K-7	4130 Indian Valley Rd NW	Radford	24141	Radford city	Floyd County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 745-9420	110	10	11.2	81.8%	103 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.6%)	69.3	357^th of 1111 public elementary schools	67.9%		72.4	316^th of 1110 public elementary schools	71.5%	41	93.8	80.0	53.9	84.6	88.9	76.9	100.0	93.3	84.6	76.9	83.3	61.1	60.0	$10,922	$1,296	$9,626
St. Paul	Public	PK, KG-7	231 Flower Gap Road	Cana	24317	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 755-3512	304	28	10.7	94.1%	269 (88.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.6%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.3%)	46	660^th of 1111 public elementary schools	40.6%		53.9	556^th of 1110 public elementary schools	49.9%	104	75.0	80.0	76.2	80.0		64.3	61.1	68.6	66.7	70.0			62.9	$9,806	$1,416	$8,390
Oakland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4930 Pipers Gap Road	Galax	24333	Galax city	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 236-3049	196	16	12.2	92.9%	148 (75.5%)	3 (1.5%)	37 (18.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.1%)	38.4	751^st of 1111 public elementary schools	32.4%		56.9	517^th of 1110 public elementary schools	53.4%	234	74.2	47.8	53.6			75.0	71.0	56.5	78.6				47.6	$10,431	$899	$9,532
Willis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-7	5075 Floyd Highway S	Willis	24380	Floyd County	Floyd County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 745-9430	163	11	14.2	79.8%	128 (78.5%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (17.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.3%)	46.1	659^th of 1111 public elementary schools	40.7%		46	655^th of 1110 public elementary schools	41.0%	4	61.9	69.6	68.4	68.2	50.0	68.4	71.4	78.3	52.6	81.8	65.0	50.0	65.2	$8,968	$374	$8,594

Frequently Asked Questions about Hillsville Elementary

How many students attend Hillsville Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 461 students attended Hillsville Elementary.

What district is Hillsville Elementary in?

Carroll County Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Hillsville Elementary attend?

Students who attend Hillsville Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carroll County Middle
High : Carroll County High

Is Hillsville Elementary a good school?

Hillsville Elementary ranks 550^th of 1111 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Hillsville Elementary?

Students at Hillsville Elementary are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

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2025–26 SOL test scoresNewAug 25, 2026

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2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesJan 6, 2026

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