Top 5 Best Gates County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,475 students in Gates County, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Gates County, NC are Gatesville Elementary School, Gates County Senior High School and Buckland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gates County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Gates County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Gates County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gatesville Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
709 North Main Street
Gatesville, NC 27938
(252) 357-0613
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Rank: #22.
Gates County Senior High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
088 Hwy 158 West
Gatesville, NC 27938
(252) 357-0720
Grades: 9-12
| 462 students
Rank: #33.
Buckland Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
448 Nc 37 North
Gates, NC 27937
(252) 357-1611
Grades: K-5
| 237 students
Rank: #44.
Central Middle School
Math: 24% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
362 Us Hwy 158 W
Gatesville, NC 27938
(252) 357-0470
Grades: 6-8
| 359 students
Rank: #55.
T S Cooper Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
237 Nc 32 South
Sunbury, NC 27979
(252) 465-4091
Grades: K-5
| 157 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Gates County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Gates County, NC include Gatesville Elementary School, Gates County Senior High School and Buckland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gates County, NC?
5 public schools are located in Gates County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Gates County, NC?
Gates County, NC public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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