Best Scott County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,806 students in Scott County, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Scott County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hilton Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
303 Academy Rd., Highway 58
Hiltons, VA 24258
(276) 386-7430
Gr: PK-6 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Weber City Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
322 Jennings St
Weber City, VA 24290
(276) 386-7981
Gr: PK-6 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Yuma Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
130 Grover Cleveland Lane
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-3109
Gr: PK-6 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Nickelsville Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11415 Nickesville Hwy, Highway
Nickelsville, VA 24271
(276) 479-2676
Gr: PK-7 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Shoemaker Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
218 Shoemaker Dr
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-7002
Gr: PK-6 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Rye Cove Intermediate
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
158 Memorial School Lane
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 940-2322
Gr: 5-7 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Duffield-pattonsville Primary
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
663 Duffield-pattonsville High
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 431-2244
Gr: PK-4 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Dungannon Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
113 Fifth Avenue, Highway 65 A
Dungannon, VA 24245
(276) 467-2281
Gr: PK-7 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
340 East Jackson Street
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6118
Gr: 6-11 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Scott County, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Scott County, VA include Hilton Elementary School, Weber City Elementary School and Yuma Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Scott County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?

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