- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hillsville, VA
Carroll County Middle
Federal NCES profile for Carroll County Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510069000257
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carroll County Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Hillsville · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 84.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Carroll County Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carroll County Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hillsville, VA.
School address
District: Carroll County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510069000257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Carroll County Middle held near 726 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 60.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 510069000257 · Hillsville, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
747 enr · 13.1:1 · 84.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Carroll County High (1,033 students)
Carroll County Middle held near 726 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 60.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Carroll County Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carroll County
Carroll County High
1,033 students
- This school
Carroll County Middle
747 students
- Hillsville Ele
Hillsville Elementary
461 students
- St. Paul 304
St. Paul
304 students
- Gladeville Ele 259
Gladeville Elementary
259 students
- Laurel Element 199
Laurel Elementary
199 students
What this shows Carroll County Middle reports 747 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carroll County Middle compares
Carroll County Middle 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.3% | ▲ 46% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 747 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
747
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 38% in Virginia - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,021
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
Counselors2.4 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
119
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 88.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Carroll County Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carroll County Public Schools reports $14,021 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carroll County Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillsville Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Paul | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gladeville Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laurel Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carroll County Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~747 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carroll County Middle
How many students attend Carroll County Middle?
Carroll County Middle has 747 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hillsville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 756 (2022-23) → 726 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carroll County Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Carroll County Middle is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carroll County Middle?
84.3% of students at Carroll County Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carroll County Middle?
The largest demographic group at Carroll County Middle is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Hillsville, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carroll County Middle?
Carroll County Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Carroll County Middle rank among public schools in Hillsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Carroll County Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hillsville, 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 Carroll County Public Schools?
Besides Carroll County Middle, Carroll County Public Schools also operates Carroll County High (1,033 students), Hillsville Elementary (461 students), and St. Paul (304 students). See the Carroll County Public Schools district page for the complete list.