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 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 4,024 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
16 Schools
2,156 Schools
# Students
4,024 Students
1,259,966 Students
# Teachers
313 Teachers
88,446 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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
0.21
0.71
# American Indian Students
7 Students
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
22 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
165 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
19%
# Black Students
153 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
4%
22%
# White Students
3,566 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
89%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
111 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
233
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
251
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
245
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
235
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
235
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
239
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
264
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
336
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
398
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
430
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
358
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
312
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
248
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
240
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,900 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,005 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,900
$15,473
Spending / Student
$11,005
$15,228
Best Scott County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hilton Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 130 students
Rank: #22.
Gate City High School
Magnet 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
| 619 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Weber City Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 362 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Yuma Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 186 students
Rank: #55.
Gate City Middle School
Magnet 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
| 333 students
Rank: #66.
Duffield-pattonsville Primary
Magnet School
(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
| 286 students
Rank: #77.
Fort Blackmore Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
214 Big Stoney Creek Road
Fort Blackmore, VA 24250
(276) 995-2471
Fort Blackmore, VA 24250
(276) 995-2471
Grades: PK-2
| 89 students
Rank: #88.
Shoemaker Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 450 students
Rank: #99.
Nickelsville Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 298 students
Rank: #1010.
Rye Cove High School
Magnet 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
| 279 students
Rank: #1111.
Twin Springs High School
Magnet 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: #1212.
Rye Cove Intermediate
Magnet School
(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
| 153 students
Rank: #1313.
Dungannon Elementary School
Magnet 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: 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
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
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Virginia Connections Academy
Magnet School
340 East Jackson Street
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6118
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6118
Grades: 6-10
| 513 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Scott County School District?
Scott County School District manages 16 public schools serving 4,024 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?
89% of Scott County School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
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 $11,005 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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