Top 3 Best Scott County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,143 students in Scott County, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Scott County, VA are Gate City High School, Rye Cove High School and Twin Springs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Scott County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Virginia average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rye Cove High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Scott County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gate City High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
178 Harry Fry Dr.
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-7522
Grades: 9-12
| 644 students
Rank: #22.
Rye Cove High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
164 Eagles Nest Lane
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 940-2701
Grades: 8-12
| 254 students
Rank: #33.
Twin Springs High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
273 Titan Lane
Nickelsville, VA 24271
(276) 479-2185
Grades: 8-12
| 245 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Scott County, VA

Scott County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Hwy 58 And Stroute 421
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 546-1337
Grades: PK-5
| 99 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Scott County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Scott County, VA include Gate City High School, Rye Cove High School and Twin Springs High School.
How many public high schools are located in Scott County, VA?
3 public high schools are located in Scott County, VA.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County, VA?
Scott County, VA public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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