Summary:
Only one middle school serves zip code 24343: Carroll County Middle in Hillsville, Virginia, part of Carroll County Public Schools, a district ranked 49th out of 131 in the state. The school serves grades 6–8 with 747 students and has earned a consistent 3-star rating, placing in the 62nd–66th percentile of Virginia middle schools each of the past three years. That stability is a strong signal for parents looking for dependable academic performance.
Math is the school's biggest strength. In the latest school year, 100% of 8th graders taking Algebra I passed the SOL test, and 7th grade math proficiency reached 76.61%—more than 25 points above the state average of 51.11%. Eighth grade math also improved sharply, rising from 49.08% to 58.87% in one year, while the state average fell. Science is another standout: 77.51% of 8th graders scored proficient, nearly 13 points above Virginia's average. Reading scores beat state averages in 7th and 8th grade, and chronic absenteeism is just 8.9% versus 14.8% statewide—remarkable for a school where 91.7% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Two areas deserve attention. Sixth grade reading proficiency sits at 72.05%, just below the state average of 73.00%, suggesting a possible transition challenge for students entering middle school. Seventh grade civics dropped from 73.39% to 66.38%, falling below the state's 70.10% after being above it the prior year. With a favorable 12.4 student-teacher ratio and per-student spending of $9,444, Carroll County Middle offers solid value and strong outcomes in a high-need community, making it a commendable choice for families in the 24343 area.
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