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Twin Springs High

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Twin Springs High ranks 79 th of 328 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 8-12

79^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 328 Virginia High Schools

Better than 76% of Virginia high schools

Summary

Twin Springs High is a public high school located in Nickelsville, Virginia, serving grades 8-12 with a total enrollment of 242 students. The school is part of the Scott County Public Schools district, which is ranked 22 out of 129 districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Twin Springs High has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Virginia high schools over the past 10 years, with a current ranking of 79 out of 328 schools. The school's performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests is impressive, with high proficiency rates across various subjects compared to the district and state averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Twin Springs High had 95.45% proficiency in Algebra I, 92.31% in Biology, and 84.62% in 11th grade English Reading, all significantly higher than the district and state scores. The school's performance is particularly strong in STEM subjects, with high proficiency rates in Algebra I, Mathematics, Biology, and Earth Science.

Twin Springs High has maintained a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 85.7% to 92.8% over the past few years, which is on par with or slightly higher than the district and state averages. The school's dropout rate is also relatively low, ranging from 4.5% to 10.2% in recent years, which is comparable to or lower than the district and state figures. While the school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 77.27% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's performance is particularly noteworthy in this context, as it ranks 63 out of 324 Virginia high schools for low socioeconomic status students, indicating that the school is effectively supporting and educating this population.

242

Students ?

9.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,901

Per pupil spending ?

78.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

273 Titan Lane
Nickelsville, VA 24271

(276) 479-2185

District: Scott County Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.3%

Hispanic:

6.2%

Two or more races:

1.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 69th percentile in 2015 → 76th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 24% of Virginia high schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 7 percentile points since 2015

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school76%

District avg70%

Virginia avg73%

Middle school

241^st of 419

Virginia public middle schools ?

Bottom 42%▲ up 28 pts since 2015

From bottom 14% (2015) to bottom 42% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

79^th of 328

Virginia public high schools ?

Top 24%▲ up 7 pts since 2015

From top 31% (2015) to top 24% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Virginia High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3High Schools in the Scott County Public Schools

22^nd of 129Scott County Public Schools among Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	46.1	241 of 419	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	59.3	183 of 417	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.5	211 of 422	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	72.0	83 of 415	80.0%	★★★★☆
2021	32.8	281 of 419	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	64.2	124 of 424	70.8%	★★★★☆
2018	38.6	279 of 413	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	38.9	275 of 415	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	35.5	289 of 409	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	22.4	353 of 412	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	55.4	156 of 416	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	44.8	220 of 416	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	71.7	59 of 413	85.7%	★★★★☆
2011	66.4	86 of 413	79.2%	★★★★☆
2010	47.2	221 of 408	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	59.9	123 of 390	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	65.5	97 of 391	75.2%	★★★★☆
2007	57.3	144 of 387	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	49.1	198 of 383	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2005	49.4	213 of 340	37.4%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	53.8	203 of 403	49.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.3	123 of 407	69.8%	★★★★☆
2023	56.8	181 of 411	56.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	57.0	172 of 403	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.3	157 of 402	60.9%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	35.8	286 of 404	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	53.0	204 of 407	49.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	16.1	364 of 400	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	35.4	279 of 396	29.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	31.1	309 of 402	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	71.6	79 of 328	75.9%	★★★★☆
2024	69.1	93 of 329	71.7%	★★★★☆
2023	64.2	123 of 326	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.0	122 of 325	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.1	91 of 327	72.2%	★★★★☆
2019	69.2	46 of 327	85.9%	★★★★☆
2018	64.9	65 of 326	80.1%	★★★★☆
2017	61.0	89 of 324	72.5%	★★★★☆
2016	63.2	76 of 321	76.3%	★★★★☆
2015	57.2	101 of 322	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	66.2	63 of 322	80.4%	★★★★☆
2013	54.4	121 of 321	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	64.7	62 of 321	80.7%	★★★★☆
2011	63.2	81 of 320	74.7%	★★★★☆
2010	70.1	41 of 317	87.1%	★★★★☆
2009	73.7	24 of 313	92.3%	★★★★★
2008	76.3	15 of 316	95.3%	★★★★★
2007	74.6	18 of 313	94.2%	★★★★★
2006	81.3	8 of 314	97.5%	★★★★★
2005	77.2	10 of 308	96.8%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2023	72.7	43 of 249	82.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	66.0	106 of 321	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.0	109 of 322	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.6	97 of 320	69.7%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	71.8	63 of 324	80.6%	★★★★☆
2024	59.3	129 of 320	59.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	72.2	76 of 322	76.4%	★★★★☆
2024	68.3	97 of 322	69.9%	★★★★☆
2023	57.0	155 of 321	51.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	59.8	135 of 313	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.3	162 of 314	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.8	189 of 315	40.0%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)57th percentile+15 vs school

Female (2025)50th percentile+7 vs school

Male (2025)29th percentile-13 vs school

White (2025)9th percentile-33 vs school

High school

Disabled (2023)83rd percentile+20 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)81st percentile+5 vs school

Male (2025)76th percentile~ school

Female (2025)67th percentile-9 vs school

White (2025)57th percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I95%+15 vs state

Biology92%+21 vs state

Earth Science88%+15 vs state

Geography81%+11 vs state

English Reading75%-6 vs state

Science60%-5 vs state

Mathematics59%+9 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SOL Writing (2025)	SOL Geometry (2025)	SOL Algebra I (2025)					SOL Algebra II (2025)	SOL Mathematics (2025)	SOL Biology (2025)		SOL Science (2025)	SOL Earth Science (2025)		SOL English Reading (2025)			SOL Geography (2025)			SOL World History I (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Writing 11th Grade	SOL Geometry 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 10th Grade	SOL Algebra I 11th Grade	SOL Algebra I 12th Grade	SOL Algebra II 9th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Biology 9th Grade	SOL Biology 10th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL Earth Science 9th Grade	SOL Earth Science 12th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 11th Grade	SOL English Reading 12th Grade	SOL Geography 8th Grade	SOL Geography 9th Grade	SOL Geography 10th Grade	SOL World History I 9th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Twin Springs High	Public	8-12	273 Titan Lane	Nickelsville	24271	Scott County	Scott County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 479-2185	242	24	9.9	78.5%	221 (91.3%)	2 (0.8%)	15 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	71.6	79^th of 328 public high schools	75.9%		69.1	93^rd of 329 public high schools	71.7%	14				95.5					59.3		92.3	60.4	88.0		64.8	84.6			81.4			$11,901	$796	$11,105
Castlewood High	Public	8-12	304 Blue Devil Circle	Castlewood	24224	Russell County	Russell County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 762-9449	285	19	14.9	91.2%	275 (96.5%)	3 (1.1%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	54.6	171^st of 328 public high schools	47.9%		46.3	220^th of 329 public high schools	33.1%	49		69.8	86.0								72.7	65.3	95.9		61.2	86.9		70.6				$9,509	$659	$8,850
Gate City High	Public	9-12	178 Harry Fry Dr.	Gate City	24251	Scott County	Scott County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 386-7522	592	40	14.9	80.4%	556 (93.9%)	8 (1.4%)	13 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.4%)	78.3	31^st of 328 public high schools	90.5%		79.3	26^th of 329 public high schools	92.1%	5				94.2	87.5						87.1					92.2			84.2	58.3		$7,564	$310	$7,253
Eastside High	Public	9-12	314 School House Hill Dr	Coeburn	24230	Wise County	Wise County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 395-3389	418	26	15.8	88.3%	402 (96.2%)	3 (0.7%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	66.6	109^th of 328 public high schools	66.8%		75.8	49^th of 329 public high schools	85.1%	60	96.5	97.1		95.8	53.9						80.9					86.9			58.3		64.8	$10,913	$26	$10,887
Rye Cove High	Public	8-12	164 Eagles Nest Lane	Duffield	24244	Scott County	Scott County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 940-2701	292	25	11.7	78.4%	272 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	61.3	137^th of 328 public high schools	58.2%		73.4	63^rd of 329 public high schools	80.9%	74				88.0					69.8		76.6	69.1			70.9	92.9			64.0			$9,541	$635	$8,906
J.I. Burton High	Public	8-12	109 11th St	Norton	24273	Norton city	Norton City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 679-2554	328	24	13.6	99.1%	283 (86.3%)	15 (4.6%)	9 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.1%)	61.2	138^th of 328 public high schools	57.9%		73.4	62^nd of 329 public high schools	81.2%	76	73.8	100.0	100.0	91.8					76.3		85.5	64.2	80.3		77.8	88.7		83.3			47.5	$10,666	$00	$10,666
Central High	Public	9-12	5000 Warrior Drive	Norton	24273	Wise County	Wise County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 328-8015	676	41	16.5	90.7%	630 (93.2%)	9 (1.3%)	16 (2.4%)	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	13 (1.9%)	83.4	7^th of 328 public high schools	97.9%		83.3	10^th of 329 public high schools	97.0%	3	91.7			97.2				95.8			91.0					93.5					83.6	$7,877	$238	$7,639
Union High	Public	9-12	322 Powell Valley Road	Big Stone Gap	24219	Wise County	Wise County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 523-1290	564	37	15.1	90.6%	512 (90.8%)	24 (4.3%)	12 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.8%)	75.8	51^st of 328 public high schools	84.5%		74.8	55^th of 329 public high schools	83.3%	4	96.0			88.7				95.5			86.5					89.3					80.1	$9,170	$04	$9,166
Virginia High	Public	9-12	650 Long Crescent Dr	Bristol	24201	Bristol city	Bristol City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 821-5858	638	54	11.8	100.2%	468 (73.4%)	58 (9.1%)	36 (5.6%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (10.8%)	44	230^th of 328 public high schools	29.9%		47.6	211^th of 329 public high schools	35.9%	19	69.5	95.5		77.6	76.9	57.9	87.5			94.9	70.9			52.6		82.4	71.4		55.6		80.4	$14,508	$1,499	$13,009

Frequently Asked Questions about Twin Springs High

How many students attend Twin Springs High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 242 students attended Twin Springs High.

What district is Twin Springs High in?

Scott County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Twin Springs High?

Students at Twin Springs High are 91% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Twin Springs High?

Twin Springs High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dungannon Elementary
Elementary : Nickelsville Elementary

Is Twin Springs High a good school?

Twin Springs High ranks 79^th of 328 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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