Top 5 Best Gate City Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,101 students in Gate City, VA.
The top ranked public schools in Gate City, VA are Gate City High School, Yuma Elementary School and Gate City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gate City, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Gate City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Gate City, VA (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gate City High School
Magnet 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
| 619 students
Rank: #22.
Yuma Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
130 Grover Cleveland Lane
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-3109
Grades: PK-6
| 186 students
Rank: #33.
Gate City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
170 Harry Fry Drive
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6065
Grades: 7-8
| 333 students
Rank: #44.
Shoemaker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
218 Shoemaker Dr
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-7002
Grades: PK-6
| 450 students
Rank: n/an/a
Renaissance/scott Co
Alternative School
Magnet School
340 E Jackson St, C/o Scott Co
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6118
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Scott County Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
387 Broadwater Ave
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6515
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Virginia Connections Academy
Magnet School
340 East Jackson Street
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6118
Grades: 6-10
| 513 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Gate City, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Gate City, VA include Gate City High School, Yuma Elementary School and Gate City Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Gate City?
7 public schools are located in Gate City.
What is the racial composition of students in Gate City?
Gate City public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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