For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 4,268 students in Scott County, VA.
The top ranked public schools in Scott County, VA are Hilton Elementary School, Weber City Elementary School and Yuma Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Scott County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hilton Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
303 Academy Rd., Highway 58
Hiltons, VA 24258
(276) 386-7430
Hiltons, VA 24258
(276) 386-7430
Gr: PK-6 | 153 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Weber City Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
322 Jennings St
Weber City, VA 24290
(276) 386-7981
Weber City, VA 24290
(276) 386-7981
Gr: PK-6 | 367 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Yuma Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
130 Grover Cleveland Lane
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-3109
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-3109
Gr: PK-6 | 192 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Nickelsville Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11415 Nickesville Hwy, Highway
Nickelsville, VA 24271
(276) 479-2676
Nickelsville, VA 24271
(276) 479-2676
Gr: PK-7 | 294 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Gate City Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
170 Harry Fry Drive
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6065
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6065
Gr: 7-8 | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Shoemaker Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
218 Shoemaker Dr
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-7002
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-7002
Gr: PK-6 | 479 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Rye Cove Intermediate
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
158 Memorial School Lane
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 940-2322
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 940-2322
Gr: 5-7 | 155 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Duffield-pattonsville Primary
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
663 Duffield-pattonsville High
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 431-2244
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 431-2244
Gr: PK-4 | 294 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Rye Cove High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
164 Eagles Nest Lane
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 940-2701
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 940-2701
Gr: 8-12 | 308 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
Gate City High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
178 Harry Fry Dr.
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-7522
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-7522
Gr: 9-12 | 601 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
Twin Springs High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
273 Titan Lane
Nickelsville, VA 24271
(276) 479-2185
Nickelsville, VA 24271
(276) 479-2185
Gr: 8-12 | 242 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1212.
Dungannon Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
113 Fifth Avenue, Highway 65 A
Dungannon, VA 24245
(276) 467-2281
Dungannon, VA 24245
(276) 467-2281
Gr: PK-7 | 137 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Fort Blackmore Center For Excellence
Special Education School
214 Big Stoney Creek Road
Fort Blackmore, VA 24250
(276) 995-2654
Fort Blackmore, VA 24250
(276) 995-2654
Rank: n/an/a
Renaissance/scott Co
Alternative School
340 E Jackson St, C/o Scott Co
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6118
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6118
Rank: n/an/a
Scott County Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
387 Broadwater Ave
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6515
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6515
Rank: n/an/a
340 East Jackson Street
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6118
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6118
Gr: 6-11 | 735 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Scott County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
214 Big Stoney Creek Road
Fort Blackmore, VA 24250
(276) 995-2471
Fort Blackmore, VA 24250
(276) 995-2471
Gr: PK-2 | 89 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Stem For Life Governor's Academy (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
One School Board Drive
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 889-6518
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 889-6518
Hwy 58 And Stroute 421
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 546-1337
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 546-1337
Gr: PK-5 | 99 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Scott County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Scott County, VA include Hilton Elementary School, Weber City Elementary School and Yuma Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Scott County?
16 public schools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Scott County include: Twin Springs High School vs. Rye Cove High School, Weber City Elementary School vs. Shoemaker Elementary School, Rye Cove High School vs. Twin Springs High School
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