Best Schools in Caroline County, VA
Caroline County, VA has 15 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 11,459 students. On average they score 75% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Caroline County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Caroline County, VA
The top high schools in Caroline County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hanover High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1427 Students
2. Patrick Henry High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1323 Students
3. Caroline High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1251 Students
Best Middle Schools in Caroline County, VA
The top middle schools in Caroline County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oak Knoll Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 941 Students
2. Liberty Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 911 Students
3. Caroline Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 973 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Caroline County, VA
The top elementary schools in Caroline County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rural Point Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 607 Students
2. Kersey Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 701 Students
3. Beaverdam Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 292 Students
4. Lewis And Clark Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 890 Students
5. Madison Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 466 Students
6. Bowling Green Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 757 Students
7. John M. Gandy Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 322 Students
8. Henry Clay Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanover County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 361 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Caroline County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Caroline County, VA has a total population of 30,887 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Caroline County, VA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Caroline County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Caroline County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Caroline County, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Caroline County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Caroline County, VA
How many schools are in Caroline County, VA?
Caroline County, VA has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 11,459 students in total.
How do schools in Caroline County perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Caroline County score 75% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Caroline County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Caroline County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 53%
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- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Caroline County
2 places in Caroline County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Milford (3)
- Ruther Glen (2)
School districts (1)
- Caroline County Public Schools (5 schools)