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Scott County Public Schools

At a glance

32^ndof 131 Virginia districts▼ 10

Better than 75% of Virginia districts

Elementary 7 Middle 2 High 3Grades PK, KG-12

340 E Jackson St
Gate City, VA 24251·(276) 386-6118·All Virginia district rankings →

Statewide performance 2018–2026

2026: better than 75.6% of districts

Schools

4,166

Students

5-star school

Top rankedWeber City Elementary33^rd of 1,111 Virginia elementary schools

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Biggest riser

Yuma Elementary up 125 spots statewide this year

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Smallest classes

Rye Cove Intermediate 9.3 students per teacher

SchoolDigger ratings

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3 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)

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Summary:

Scott County Public Schools serves about 3,438 students across 12 schools — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools — in a rural Virginia district where all schools have high poverty rates, with 67.5% to 80.4% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch. The district is rated 4 stars and ranks 32nd out of 131 Virginia districts. Despite these challenges, Weber City Elementary is an exceptional standout, ranking in the 97th percentile statewide with 5 stars, including 100% proficiency in 4th grade Virginia Studies and 98% in 5th grade math. Yuma Elementary also shines with perfect 100% scores in 6th grade math and reading, while Gate City High is the district’s top high school (81st percentile) with the lowest per-pupil spending ($7,564) and a 94.2% graduation rate.

Across the district, elementary math is a clear strength — Hilton Elementary posted 100% 3rd grade math proficiency, and Gate City Middle achieved 100% in 8th grade Algebra I. However, early reading lags: 3rd grade reading proficiency is below the state average at several schools, including Dungannon Elementary (56.3%) and Shoemaker Elementary (65.9%), though some schools rebound by 4th grade. Spending does not predict performance — Twin Springs High spends about 57% more per student than Gate City High yet has lower proficiency and higher absenteeism. Middle school social studies is another strength, with Gate City Middle scoring 93.3% in 8th grade Geography versus 68.3% statewide.

The biggest concern is Rye Cove High, which fell from the 81st to the 12th percentile in two years and now has 1 star. Its chronic absenteeism rate (26.9%) is nearly double the state average, and its Algebra I proficiency dropped to 62% versus 80.2% statewide. Despite this, Rye Cove High still graduates 95.6% of students. Nickelsville Elementary has also slipped from the 81st to the 42nd percentile. Small schools like Dungannon Elementary and Rye Cove Intermediate show volatile year-to-year scores due to small cohorts. Overall, this district proves that high poverty does not prevent high achievement, but attendance and early literacy remain key areas to watch.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SOL Geometry (2026)					SOL Algebra I (2026)						SOL Algebra II (2026)			SOL Mathematics (2026)						SOL Chemistry (2026)	SOL Biology (2026)			SOL Science (2026)		SOL Earth Science (2026)				SOL English Reading (2026)									SOL Geography (2026)					SOL VA and US History (2026)			SOL World History I (2026)			SOL World History II (2026)			SOL Civics and Economics (2026)	SOL VA Studies (2026)	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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Geometry 8th Grade	SOL Geometry 9th Grade	SOL Geometry 10th Grade	SOL Geometry 11th Grade	SOL Geometry 12th Grade	SOL Algebra I 7th 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 Algebra II 10th Grade	SOL Algebra II 11th Grade	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Chemistry 11th Grade	SOL Biology 9th Grade	SOL Biology 10th Grade	SOL Biology 11th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL Earth Science 9th Grade	SOL Earth Science 10th Grade	SOL Earth Science 11th Grade	SOL Earth Science 12th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 10th Grade	SOL English Reading 11th Grade	SOL English Reading 12th Grade	SOL Geography 8th Grade	SOL Geography 9th Grade	SOL Geography 10th Grade	SOL Geography 11th Grade	SOL Geography 12th Grade	SOL VA and US History 9th Grade	SOL VA and US History 10th Grade	SOL VA and US History 11th Grade	SOL World History I 9th Grade	SOL World History I 10th Grade	SOL World History I 11th Grade	SOL World History II 9th Grade	SOL World History II 10th Grade	SOL World History II 11th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 7th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Duffield-Pattonsville Primary	Public	PK, KG-4	663 Duffield-Pattonsville High	Duffield	24244	Scott County	Scott County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 431-2244	308	21	14.8	70.1%	286 (92.9%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.2%)	56.5	533^rd of 1111 public elementary schools	52.0%		73.2	306^th of 1110 public elementary schools	72.4%	227															58.3	79.6															66.7	86.4																							81.8	$8,410	$1,357	$7,053
Dungannon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-7	113 Fifth Avenue	Dungannon	24245	Scott County	Scott County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 467-2281	131	14	9.5	74.0%	126 (96.2%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	57.1	521^st of 1111 public elementary schools	53.1%		61.7	458^th of 1110 public elementary schools	58.7%	63															62.5	75.0	70.6	84.6	75.0						76.5						56.3	100.0	70.6	76.9	65.0																			70.0	91.7	$11,642	$2,053	$9,589
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%)	74.1	63^rd of 331 public high schools	81.0%		78.3	31^st of 328 public high schools	90.5%	32		≥ 50%	≥ 50%	≥ 50%	< 50%			87.1	88.5	431.0	≥ 50%	418.0										< 50%	82.8	414.0			< 50%	≥ 50%	64.3								≥ 50%	93.9	≥ 50%		76.9	75.0	60.0	≥ 50%		≥ 50%	407.0		412.0	≥ 50%						$7,564	$310	$7,253
Hilton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	303 Academy Rd.	Hiltons	24258	Scott County	Scott County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 386-7430	159	16	9.9	76.7%	155 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	83.7	150^th of 1111 public elementary schools	86.5%		84.1	144^th of 1110 public elementary schools	87.0%	6															100.0	93.8	87.5	94.4							81.3						93.3	75.0	75.0	94.4																					93.8	$14,728	$2,543	$12,185
Nickelsville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-7	11415 Nickesville Hwy	Nickelsville	24271	Scott County	Scott County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 479-2676	302	22	13.6	73.8%	277 (91.7%)	3 (1.0%)	14 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)	47.6	642^nd of 1111 public elementary schools	42.2%		62.2	451^st of 1110 public elementary schools	59.4%	191															58.8	82.1	74.2	84.4	85.7						54.8						67.7	79.5	54.8	84.4	94.3																			88.6	53.9	$9,488	$1,972	$7,517
Rye Cove Intermediate	Public	5-7	158 Memorial School Lane	Clinchport	24244	Scott County	Scott County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 940-2322	138	15	9.3	79.0%	122 (88.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.3%)	61	158^th of 416 public middle schools	62.0%		64.3	147^th of 419 public middle schools	64.9%	11																	80.7	69.1	81.8						64.9								66.7	73.8	75.0																			70.5		$11,149	$1,169	$9,980
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%)	28.2	291^st of 331 public high schools	12.1%		61.3	137^th of 328 public high schools	58.2%	154			≥ 50%				447.0	62.0	≥ 50%	≥ 50%										68.9			63.6	399.0		61.5	< 50%									79.2		82.5	456.0	≥ 50%	68.0	423.0	399.0				381.0		< 50%							$9,541	$635	$8,906
Scott County Career And Technical Center	Public		387 Broadwater Ave	Gate City	24251	Scott County	Scott County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 386-6515	0	16	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Shoemaker Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	218 Shoemaker Dr	Gate City	24251	Scott County	Scott County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 386-7002	419	38	10.8	67.5%	381 (90.9%)	8 (1.9%)	9 (2.1%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.3%)	62.5	447^th of 1111 public elementary schools	59.8%		64.8	421^st of 1110 public elementary schools	62.1%	26															79.6	80.0	89.8	84.6							61.2						65.9	77.1	81.6	71.2																					77.1	$8,234	$1,838	$6,396
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%)	61.7	134^th of 331 public high schools	59.5%		71.6	79^th of 328 public high schools	75.9%	55		< 50%					≥ 50%	89.1	< 50%					≥ 50%						72.6			79.6	≥ 50%		67.9	100.0		< 50%	≥ 50%						72.2		86.5	≥ 50%	≥ 50%	63.6	418.0	≥ 50%	443.0			413.0									$11,901	$796	$11,105
Weber City Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	322 Jennings St	Weber City	24290	Scott County	Scott County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 386-7981	380	26	14.3	75.8%	362 (95.3%)	2 (0.5%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	90.8	33^rd of 1111 public elementary schools	97.0%		83.6	152^nd of 1110 public elementary schools	86.3%	119															95.7	96.1	98.0	88.1							90.0						77.8	94.1	90.0	95.2																					100.0	$8,122	$1,302	$6,820
Yuma Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	130 Grover Cleveland Lane	Gate City	24251	Scott County	Scott County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 386-3109	199	17	11.7	80.4%	187 (94.0%)	3 (1.5%)	8 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	85.5	113^th of 1111 public elementary schools	89.8%		78.7	238^th of 1110 public elementary schools	78.6%	125															83.3	93.3	95.0	92.6							90.0						87.5	90.0	80.0	88.9																					83.3	$9,493	$874	$8,619
Gate City Middle	Public	7-8	170 Harry Fry Drive	Gate City	24251	Scott County	Scott County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 386-6065	276	28	10.0	78.3%	261 (94.6%)	3 (1.1%)	6 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	66.4	131^st of 416 public middle schools	68.5%		79.5	51^st of 419 public middle schools	87.8%	80							100.0												72.9	64.9						65.5									73.6	75.2				93.3														77.1		$9,432	$650	$8,782
Virginia Connections Academy	Public, Virtual	6-11	340 East Jackson Street	Gate City	24251	Scott County	Scott County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(276) 386-6118	728	18	41.1		370 (50.8%)	161 (22.1%)	90 (12.4%)	24 (3.3%)	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (10.4%)								(n/a)	≥ 50%	408.0	1.6	357.0		≥ 50%	442.0	28.9	379.0	< 50%			≥ 50%	356.0				13.3	16.5	19.8	374.0	64.7	40.4	372.0		34.9	391.0	< 50%	376.0					50.0	47.0	58.2	≥ 50%	78.4							≥ 50%	376.0	14.3	50.7	27.5	≥ 50%	≥ 50%	28.1	≥ 50%	33.6		$12,234	$00	$12,234
Fort Blackmore Center for Excellence	Public		214 Big Stoney Creek Road	Fort Blackmore	24250	Scott County	Scott County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(276) 995-2654	0	11	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Lee County Public Schools	9.03 mi	11	63^rd
Virginia Department of Corrections	9.37 mi	62
Wise County Public Schools	12.34 mi	13	2^nd
Renaissance/Scott County	13.47 mi	1
Norton City Public Schools	17.88 mi	2	31^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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