Best Schools in Scott County, VA
Scott County, VA has 16 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 4,575 students. On average they score 78% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Scott County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Scott County, VA
The top high schools in Scott County, 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. Castlewood High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Russell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 314 Students
4. Twin Springs High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 242 Students
Best Middle Schools in Scott County, VA
The top middle schools in Scott County, 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 Scott County, VA
The top elementary schools in Scott County, 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
7. Castlewood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Russell County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 237 Students
8. Fort Blackmore Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 89 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Scott County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Scott County, VA has a total population of 21,576 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Scott County, 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 Scott County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Scott County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Scott County, 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 Scott County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Scott County, VA
How many schools are in Scott County, VA?
Scott County, VA has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 4,575 students in total.
How do schools in Scott County perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Scott County score 78% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Scott County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Scott 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: 50%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 86%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Scott County
8 places in Scott County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
- Gate City (4)
- Duffield (2)
- Nickelsville (2)
- Clinchport (1)
- Dungannon (1)
- Fort Blackmore (1)
- Hiltons (1)
- Weber City (1)
School districts (1)
- Scott County Public Schools (13 schools)