Gates County Schools School District

205 Main Street
Gatesville, NC 27938
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Gates County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,475 students in Gates County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Gates County Schools School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,752 Schools
# Students
1,475 Students
1,524,291 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
100,983 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Gates County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 319 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NC)
#218 out of 321 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Gates County Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
28%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gates County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
42%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gates County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85-89%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Gates County Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
17,561 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
58,380 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
302,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
20%
# Black Students
421 Students
380,019 Students
% Black Students
29%
25%
# White Students
907 Students
684,977 Students
% White Students
61%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
101 Students
79,811 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
38
21,304
# Students in K Grade:
92
112,495
# Students in 1st Grade:
100
108,688
# Students in 2nd Grade:
100
111,859
# Students in 3rd Grade:
103
112,431
# Students in 4th Grade:
120
113,015
# Students in 5th Grade:
101
113,863
# Students in 6th Grade:
120
116,205
# Students in 7th Grade:
123
121,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
116
123,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
127
142,947
# Students in 10th Grade:
128
119,163
# Students in 11th Grade:
115
110,398
# Students in 12th Grade:
92
97,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,473 is higher than the state median of $11,354. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,437 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$17,307 MM
This chart display total revenue of Gates County Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$21 MM
$17,964 MM
This chart display total spending of Gates County Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,473
$11,354
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Gates County Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,437
$11,785
This chart display average spending per public school student in Gates County Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Gates County Schools School District 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

How many schools belong to Gates County Schools School District?
Gates County Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,475 students.
What is the rank of Gates County Schools School District?
Gates County Schools School District is ranked #223 out of 319 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gates County Schools School District?
61% of Gates County Schools School District students are White, 29% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gates County Schools School District?
Gates County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Gates County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,437 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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