Twin Springs High School is a public high school located in rural Nickelsville, Virginia.
Serving 242 students in grades 8-12, Twin Springs High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Twin Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Twin Springs High School's student population of 242 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Rankings
Twin Springs High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Twin Springs High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#912 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
n/a
22%
White
92%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Titan
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Twin Springs High School's ranking?
Twin Springs High School is ranked #912 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Twin Springs High School often compared to?
Twin Springs High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rye Cove High School, Gate City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Twin Springs High School?
The graduation rate of Twin Springs High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Twin Springs High School?
242 students attend Twin Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Twin Springs High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Twin Springs High School?
Twin Springs High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Twin Springs High School offer ?
Twin Springs High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Twin Springs High School part of?
Twin Springs High School is part of Scott County School District.
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