For the 2025-26 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,268 students in Scott County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Scott County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
15 Schools
2,141 Schools
# Students
4,268 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
326 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Scott County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 132 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#39 out of 132 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)73%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60%
59%
Graduation Rate
86%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
5%
19%
% Black
5%
22%
% White
86%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,277 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,376 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,277
$15,502
Spending / Student
$10,376
$15,257
Best Scott County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hilton Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
303 Academy Rd., Highway 58
Hiltons, VA 24258
(276) 386-7430
Hiltons, VA 24258
(276) 386-7430
Gr: PK-6 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Weber City Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
322 Jennings St
Weber City, VA 24290
(276) 386-7981
Weber City, VA 24290
(276) 386-7981
Gr: PK-6 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Yuma Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
130 Grover Cleveland Lane
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-3109
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-3109
Gr: PK-6 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Nickelsville Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11415 Nickesville Hwy, Highway
Nickelsville, VA 24271
(276) 479-2676
Nickelsville, VA 24271
(276) 479-2676
Gr: PK-7 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Gate City Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
170 Harry Fry Drive
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6065
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6065
Gr: 7-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Shoemaker Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
218 Shoemaker Dr
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-7002
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-7002
Gr: PK-6 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Rye Cove Intermediate
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
158 Memorial School Lane
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 940-2322
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 940-2322
Gr: 5-7 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Duffield-pattonsville Primary
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
663 Duffield-pattonsville High
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 431-2244
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 431-2244
Gr: PK-4 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Rye Cove High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
164 Eagles Nest Lane
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 940-2701
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 940-2701
Gr: 8-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
Gate City High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
178 Harry Fry Dr.
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-7522
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-7522
Gr: 9-12 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
Twin Springs High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
273 Titan Lane
Nickelsville, VA 24271
(276) 479-2185
Nickelsville, VA 24271
(276) 479-2185
Gr: 8-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1212.
Dungannon Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
113 Fifth Avenue, Highway 65 A
Dungannon, VA 24245
(276) 467-2281
Dungannon, VA 24245
(276) 467-2281
Gr: PK-7 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Fort Blackmore Center For Excellence
Special Education School
214 Big Stoney Creek Road
Fort Blackmore, VA 24250
(276) 995-2654
Fort Blackmore, VA 24250
(276) 995-2654
Rank: n/an/a
Scott County Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
387 Broadwater Ave
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6515
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6515
Rank: n/an/a
340 East Jackson Street
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6118
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6118
Gr: 6-11 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Scott County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Scott County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools manages 15 public schools serving 4,268 students.
What is the rank of Scott County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Scott County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools is ranked #43 out of 132 school districts in Virginia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
86% of Scott County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Scott County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Scott County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Scott County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,376 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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