Enrollment
983
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Milford, VA
Caroline Middle
Federal NCES profile for Caroline Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510066000051
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caroline Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Milford · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Caroline Middle has class sizes larger than 88% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caroline Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Milford, VA.
School address
District: Caroline County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510066000051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.0%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Caroline Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Caroline Middle
Caroline Middle is a high-poverty, large middle school in Milford, Virginia, enrolling 983 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.7:1 is larger than about 88% of Virginia schools and 20% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 983 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 207 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #150, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 328 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Caroline County Public Schools spends $11,610 per pupil, 21% below the Virginia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 341 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 983 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Caroline County Public Schools also operates Caroline High (1,315 students) and Lewis and Clark Elementary (1,009 students) alongside Caroline Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Caroline Middle compares
Caroline Middle on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 30% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 983 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
983
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.0%
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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 88% in Virginia - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$11,610
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
180
in-school suspensions + 161 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 47.8%
African American 26.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 9.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Caroline Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Caroline County Public Schools, which includes Caroline Middle.
$11,610
Per student
-21%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.9%
State 56.6%
Federal 12.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Caroline Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lewis and Clark Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowling Green Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caroline Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,315
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~983 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Caroline Middle
How many students attend Caroline Middle?
Caroline Middle has 983 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Milford, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caroline Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Caroline Middle is 16.7:1, which is 20% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caroline Middle?
75.0% of students at Caroline Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caroline Middle?
The largest demographic group at Caroline Middle is White at 47.8% of enrollment, in Milford, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caroline Middle?
Caroline Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Caroline Middle rank among public schools in Milford?
By Resource Investment Index, Caroline Middle ranks #2 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. See all public schools in Milford on the city page.
Is Caroline Middle a good school?
Caroline Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Caroline County Public Schools?
Besides Caroline Middle, Caroline County Public Schools also operates Caroline High (1,315 students), Lewis and Clark Elementary (1,009 students), and Bowling Green Elementary (837 students). See the Caroline County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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