Best Schools in Gates County, NC
Gates County, NC has 5 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,497 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Gates County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gates County, NC
The top high schools in Gates County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gates County Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gates County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 479 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gates County, NC
The top middle schools in Gates County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gates County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 345 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gates County, NC
The top elementary schools in Gates County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. T S Cooper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gates County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 174 Students
2. Buckland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gates County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 239 Students
3. Gatesville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gates County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 260 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gates County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gates County, NC has a total population of 10,478 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gates County, NC
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 Gates County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gates County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gates County, NC.
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 Gates County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gates County, NC
How many schools are in Gates County, NC?
Gates County, NC has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,497 students in total.
How do schools in Gates County perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Gates County score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Gates County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gates 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: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Gates County
3 places in Gates County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Gatesville (3)
- Gates (1)
- Sunbury (1)
School districts (1)
- Gates County Schools (5 schools)