- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Milford, VA
Caroline High
Federal NCES profile for Caroline High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510066000238
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caroline High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Milford · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 74.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Caroline High has class sizes larger than 86% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caroline High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Milford, VA.
School address
District: Caroline County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510066000238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Caroline High held near 1,278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 80.5 → 72.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 510066000238 · Milford, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,315 enr · 16.4:1 · 74.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis and Clark Elementary (1,009 students)
Caroline High held near 1,278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 80.5 → 72.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Caroline High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Caroline High
1,315 students
- Lewis and Clar
Lewis and Clark Elementary
1,009 students
- Caroline Middl
Caroline Middle
983 students
- Bowling Green
Bowling Green Elementary
837 students
- Madison Elemen 456
Madison Elementary
456 students
What this shows Caroline High reports 1,315 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caroline High compares
Caroline High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.7% | ▲ 30% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,315 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,315
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 86% in Virginia - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,960
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors15.0 FTE
Per 88 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
364
in-school suspensions + 206 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.8%
African American 27.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Caroline High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caroline County Public Schools reports $12,960 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Caroline High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis and Clark Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caroline Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowling Green Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caroline High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,315 students)
Frequently asked questions about Caroline High
How many students attend Caroline High?
Caroline High has 1,315 students enrolled. It is a high school in Milford, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,251 (2022-23) → 1,278 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caroline High?
The student-teacher ratio at Caroline High is 16.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caroline High?
74.7% of students at Caroline High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caroline High?
The largest demographic group at Caroline High is White at 46.8% of enrollment, in Milford, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caroline High?
Caroline High has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Caroline High rank among public schools in Milford?
By Resource Investment Index, Caroline High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Milford, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Caroline County Public Schools?
Besides Caroline High, Caroline County Public Schools also operates Lewis and Clark Elementary (1,009 students), Caroline Middle (983 students), and Bowling Green Elementary (837 students). See the Caroline County Public Schools district page for the complete list.