Top Rankings
Scott County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,268 students in Scott County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Scott County School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average).
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).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
15 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
4,268 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
326 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Scott County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#27 out of 135 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)66%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)73%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60%
59%
Graduation Rate
84%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
5%
19%
% Black
5%
22%
% White
86%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,277 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,376 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,277
$15,502
Spending / Student
$10,376
$15,257
Best Scott County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hilton Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 153 students
Rank: #22.
Gate City High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
178 Harry Fry Dr.
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-7522
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-7522
Grades: 9-12
| 601 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Weber City Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 367 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Yuma Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 192 students
Rank: #55.
Gate City Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
170 Harry Fry Drive
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6065
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6065
Grades: 7-8
| 311 students
Rank: #66.
Duffield-pattonsville Primary
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
663 Duffield-pattonsville High
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 431-2244
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 431-2244
Grades: PK-4
| 294 students
Rank: #77.
Shoemaker Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
218 Shoemaker Dr
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-7002
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-7002
Grades: PK-6
| 479 students
Rank: #88.
Nickelsville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11415 Nickesville Hwy, Highway
Nickelsville, VA 24271
(276) 479-2676
Nickelsville, VA 24271
(276) 479-2676
Grades: PK-7
| 294 students
Rank: #99.
Rye Cove High School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Grades: 8-12
| 308 students
Rank: #1010.
Twin Springs High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
273 Titan Lane
Nickelsville, VA 24271
(276) 479-2185
Nickelsville, VA 24271
(276) 479-2185
Grades: 8-12
| 242 students
Rank: #1111.
Rye Cove Intermediate
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
158 Memorial School Lane
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 940-2322
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 940-2322
Grades: 5-7
| 155 students
Rank: #1212.
Dungannon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
113 Fifth Avenue, Highway 65 A
Dungannon, VA 24245
(276) 467-2281
Dungannon, VA 24245
(276) 467-2281
Grades: PK-7
| 137 students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
340 East Jackson Street
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6118
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6118
Grades: 6-11
| 735 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Scott County School District?
Scott County School District manages 15 public schools serving 4,268 students.
What is the rank of Scott County School District?
Scott County School District is ranked #27 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County School District?
86% of Scott County School District students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Scott County School District?
Scott County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Scott County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,376 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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