Carroll County High vs Lakeland High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 362 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carroll County High
Hillsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,033 students
Lakeland High
Suffolk · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,045 students
| Measure | Carroll County High Hillsville, Virginia | Lakeland High Suffolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #214 of 317 | #158 of 317 |
| National rank | #4007 of 16,910 | #2928 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,033 | 1,045 |
| Enrollment | 1,033 | 1,045 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.4% | 69.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 81% |
| city | Hillsville | Suffolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeland High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 67.2).
- •Lakeland High does better on math proficiency (81% vs 80%).
- •Lakeland High does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 77%).
- •Lakeland High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.1% vs 89.4%).
- •Carroll County High does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.3).
- •Lakeland High is the larger school with 1,045 students compared with 1,033.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carroll County High better than Lakeland High?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeland High ranks higher (71.5 vs 67.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Carroll County High and Lakeland High?
About 362 km in a straight line, between Hillsville and Suffolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carroll County High: 1,033. Lakeland High: 1,045. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carroll County High and Lakeland High rank in Virginia?
Carroll County High is 214th of 317 and Lakeland High is 158th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).