How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Carroll County Public Schools | Galax City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hillsville, Virginia | Galax, Virginia |
| Total Enrollment | 3,505 | 1,393 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.5:1 | 14:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Carroll County Public Schools | Galax City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,021 | $14,113 |
| Federal Revenue | 18.2% | 23.4% |
| State Revenue | 54.1% | 52.0% |
| Local Revenue | 27.6% | 24.6% |
Carroll County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Galax City Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Carroll County Public Schools | Galax City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87.3% | 58.0% |
| African American | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% | 33.6% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.9% | 3.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 91.5% | 96.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Carroll County Public Schools | Galax City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 309.3:1 | 279:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 8.8% | 12.7% |
School Types
Carroll County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
Galax City Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.