Top 10 Best Scott County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 4,024 students in Scott County, VA.
The top ranked public schools in Scott County, VA are Hilton Elementary School, Gate City High School and Weber City 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 66% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Scott County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hilton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
303 Academy Rd., Highway 58
Hiltons, VA 24258
(276) 386-7430
Grades: PK-6
| 130 students
Rank: #22.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
Weber City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
322 Jennings St
Weber City, VA 24290
(276) 386-7981
Grades: PK-6
| 362 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Duffield-pattonsville Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
663 Duffield-pattonsville High
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 431-2244
Grades: PK-4
| 286 students
Rank: #77.
Fort Blackmore Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
214 Big Stoney Creek Road
Fort Blackmore, VA 24250
(276) 995-2471
Grades: PK-2
| 89 students
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Nickelsville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11415 Nickesville Hwy, Highway
Nickelsville, VA 24271
(276) 479-2676
Grades: PK-7
| 298 students
Rank: #1010.
Rye Cove High School
Magnet 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
| 279 students
Rank: #1111.
Twin Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
273 Titan Lane
Nickelsville, VA 24271
(276) 479-2185
Grades: 8-12
| 242 students
Rank: #1212.
Rye Cove Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
158 Memorial School Lane
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 940-2322
Grades: 5-7
| 153 students
Rank: #1313.
Dungannon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
113 Fifth Avenue, Highway 65 A
Dungannon, VA 24245
(276) 467-2281
Grades: 3-7
| 84 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
Grades: n/a
| n/a 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
Stem For Life Governor's Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
One School Board Drive
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 889-6518
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
[+] 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 schools in Scott County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Scott County, VA include Hilton Elementary School, Gate City High School and Weber City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Scott County?
18 public schools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?

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