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Carroll County Middle

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Carroll County Middle ranks 159 th of 419 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

159^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 419 Virginia Middle Schools

Better than 62% of Virginia middle schools

Summary

Carroll County Middle is a public middle school in Hillsville, Virginia, serving 726 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Carroll County Public Schools district, which is ranked 34 out of 129 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Carroll County Middle consistently performs above the state average on SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments, particularly in Mathematics, English Reading, Science, and Civics and Economics. The school's 8th grade Algebra I proficiency rate is especially impressive, with over 98% of students scoring proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average. The school's performance has been relatively stable over the past few years, maintaining a strong academic standing. Carroll County Middle has also shown strong performance among specific student subgroups, such as Low Socio-Economic Status (SES) students and Disabled students, ranking in the top quartile of Virginia middle schools for these subgroups.

However, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from around 9% in recent years to over 19% in the 2022-2023 school year. This trend is an area of concern and may require further investigation and targeted interventions. When compared to the nearby Fort Chiswell Middle and Galax Middle schools, Carroll County Middle generally performs on par or slightly better in terms of academic achievement, particularly in Mathematics and English Reading.

747

Students ?

12.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,444

Per pupil spending ?

91.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1036 N. Main Street
Hillsville, VA 24343

(276) 728-4211

District: Carroll County Public Schools

Students who attend Carroll County Middle usually attend:

High:

Carroll County High

Feeder schools for Carroll County Middle:

Elementary:	Fancy Gap Elementary
	Gladesboro Elementary
	Gladeville Elementary
	Hillsville Elementary
	More...
	Laurel Elementary
	Oakland Elementary
	St. Paul

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.5%

Hispanic:

8.2%

Two or more races:

3.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 72nd percentile in 2022 → 62nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Virginia average (73% vs 68% meeting standards)

✓Above the Virginia median (62nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 72nd-percentile peak (2022) to 62nd (2025)

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school73%

District avg74%

Virginia avg68%

159^th of 419

Virginia public middle schools ?

Top 38%▲ up 12 pts since 2015

From top 50% (2015) to top 38% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

34^th of 129Carroll 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
2025	63.1	159 of 419	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.7	141 of 417	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.7	176 of 422	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	65.2	115 of 415	72.3%	★★★★☆
2021	51.5	183 of 419	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.8	153 of 424	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.6	215 of 413	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	56.7	161 of 415	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	55.1	173 of 409	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	49.1	204 of 412	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	50.4	199 of 416	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	47.1	206 of 416	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	54.7	165 of 413	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	58.6	139 of 413	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	62.2	118 of 408	71.1%	★★★★☆
2009	51.0	183 of 390	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	43.7	245 of 391	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2007	29.3	340 of 387	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	41.2	255 of 383	33.4%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2024	66.1	79 of 281	71.9%	★★★★☆
2023	55.1	107 of 278	61.5%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	60.8	164 of 403	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.3	182 of 407	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.9	188 of 411	54.3%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	40.3	175 of 279	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.8	131 of 272	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.7	116 of 275	57.8%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	70.5	91 of 403	77.4%	★★★★☆
2024	77.8	56 of 402	86.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	63.5	138 of 404	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	70.2	107 of 407	73.7%	★★★★☆
2023	61.7	150 of 409	63.3%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	47.6	231 of 400	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.9	219 of 396	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.6	248 of 402	38.3%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)77th percentile+15 vs school

Disabled (2024)72nd percentile+6 vs school

Male (2025)66th percentile+4 vs school

Female (2025)59th percentile-3 vs school

White (2025)42nd percentile-20 vs school

Hispanic (2025)37th percentile-25 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I99%+7 vs state

English Reading77%+4 vs state

Civics and Economics73%+5 vs state

Science68%~ state avg

Mathematics67%+11 vs state

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Schools Near Carroll County Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SOL Algebra I (2025)	SOL Mathematics (2025)			SOL Science (2025)	SOL English Reading (2025)			SOL Geography (2025)	SOL Civics and Economics (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL Geography 8th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 7th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Carroll County Middle	Public	6-8	1036 N. Main Street	Hillsville	24343	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 728-4211	747	60	12.4	91.7%	661 (88.5%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.2%)	63.1	159^th of 419 public middle schools	62.1%		65.7	141^st of 417 public middle schools	66.2%	18	98.9	69.4	77.0	49.1	67.7	76.1	81.5	73.9		73.4	$9,444	$552	$8,893
Galax Middle	Public	6-8	202 Maroon Tide Dr	Galax	24333	Galax city	Galax City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 236-6124	335	23	14.4	99.4%	194 (57.9%)	10 (3.0%)	117 (34.9%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.0%)	57.6	191^st of 419 public middle schools	54.4%		62.4	159^th of 417 public middle schools	61.9%	32	97.7	58.6	76.1	63.8	60.4	75.2	75.9	70.0	70.0	82.9	$8,773	$614	$8,159
Fort Chiswell Middle	Public	6-8	101 Pioneer Trail	Max Meadows	24360	Wythe County	Wythe County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 637-4400	319	21	15.4	80.6%	310 (97.2%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	71.4	110^th of 419 public middle schools	73.7%		70.6	113^th of 417 public middle schools	72.9%	3	100.0	65.7	75.9	80.0	89.6	71.4	75.0	88.5		76.6	$8,354	$322	$8,032

Frequently Asked Questions about Carroll County Middle

How many students attend Carroll County Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 747 students attended Carroll County Middle.

What high school do graduates of Carroll County Middle attend?

Students who attend Carroll County Middle usually go on to attend Carroll County High

What district is Carroll County Middle in?

Carroll County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Carroll County Middle?

Students at Carroll County Middle are 88% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is Carroll County Middle a good school?

Carroll County Middle ranks 159^th of 419 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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