Caroline County Public Schools

The Caroline County Public Schools district in Virginia consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the district faces significant challenges, with low statewide rankings across the board, there are also pockets of strong performance that could be leveraged to improve outcomes.

The standout school in the district is Lewis and Clark Elementary, which has the highest statewide ranking among the elementary schools and relatively strong test scores, with 85.61% of 3rd graders proficient or better in Math and 73.33% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Reading. Meanwhile, Caroline High has some bright spots, such as 72.22% of 12th graders being proficient or better in SOL/Writing and 94.44% of 12th graders being proficient or better in SOL/Biology.

Across the district, the schools have consistently high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 74.24% to 75.97%, indicating a predominantly low-income student population. The district also serves a diverse student body, with White students making up 44.21% to 55.51% of the student bodies, African American students making up 22.36% to 28.97%, and Hispanic students making up 10.56% to 14.16%. While this diversity is a strength, it also means the district must be equipped to address the needs of students from various backgrounds and provide equitable learning opportunities.