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Best Schools in Gate City, VA
Gate City, VA has 13 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,935 students. On average they score 79% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Gate City greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gate City, VA
The top high schools in Gate City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gate City High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 619 Students
2. Rye Cove High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 279 Students
3. Twin Springs High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 242 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gate City, VA
The top middle schools in Gate City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dungannon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 84 Students
2. Gate City Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 333 Students
3. Rye Cove Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 153 Students
4. Virginia Connections Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 11 • 513 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gate City, VA
The top elementary schools in Gate City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Yuma Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 186 Students
2. Hilton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 130 Students
3. Weber City Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 362 Students
4. Duffield-pattonsville Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 286 Students
5. Shoemaker Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 450 Students
6. Nickelsville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 298 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gate City, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gate City, VA has a total population of 7,214 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gate City, 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 Gate City, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gate City, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gate City, 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 Gate City, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gate City, VA
How many schools are in Gate City, VA?
Gate City, VA has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,935 students in total.
How do schools in Gate City perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Gate City score 79% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Gate City greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gate City?
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: 84%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Gate City
5 of 5 schools in Gate City carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 3B: 1F: 1
All 5 public schools we grade in Gate City. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.