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Gate City High

Q: Is Gate City High a good school?

Gate City High ranks 63 rd of 331 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Q: How many students attend Gate City High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 592 students attended Gate City High.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Gate City High?

Students at Gate City High are 94% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Q: What schools feed into Gate City High?

Gate City High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Hilton Elementary Elementary : Shoemaker Elementary Elementary : Weber City Elementary Elementary : Yuma Elementary Middle : Gate City Middle

Public Grades 9-12

63^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 331 Virginia High Schools

Better than 81% of Virginia high schools

Summary

Gate City High is a public high school in Gate City, Virginia, serving 592 students in grades 9–12 as part of Scott County Public Schools. The school holds a strong academic reputation, ranking 63rd out of 331 Virginia high schools (81st percentile) with a 4-star SchoolDigger rating, and it outperforms both district and state averages in nearly every tested subject, including Algebra I, Biology, Earth Science, and English Reading.

What makes Gate City especially notable is its success with students from low-income families. Roughly 80% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and this subgroup has ranked in the top 6% statewide for three consecutive years — meaning the school's strong overall results are driven largely by its largest student population. The graduation rate of 94.2% far exceeds the district rate of 85.1% and beats the state average of 92.3%, while the dropout rate of 4.3% is well below the district's 13.2%. Chronic absenteeism has also improved dramatically, falling from 25.9% in 2021-22 to 13.9% in 2024-25 — better than every nearby high school.

Among nearby schools, Gate City is the clear standout within Scott County, outranking Twin Springs High (134th) and Rye Cove High (291st), and it nearly matches Union High, the regional leader ranked 24th — even beating Union in 11th-grade English Reading and with lower chronic absenteeism. It accomplishes this while spending significantly less per student ($7,564) than Twin Springs, Rye Cove, or Union. Areas worth monitoring include a recent drop in outcomes for female students and a low 1-star rating for students with disabilities. Overall, Gate City is a high-performing, high-poverty school that delivers results well above expectations for most families.

592

Students ?

14.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,564

Per pupil spending ?

80.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

178 Harry Fry Dr.
Gate City, VA 24251

(276) 386-7522

District: Scott County Public Schools

Feeder schools for Gate City High:

Elementary:	Hilton Elementary
	Shoemaker Elementary
	Weber City Elementary
	Yuma Elementary
Middle:	Gate City Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.9%

Two or more races:

2.4%

Hispanic:

2.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 76th percentile in 2016 → 81st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Virginia average (84% vs 78% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 19% of Virginia high schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 5 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school84%

District avg64%

Virginia avg78%

63^rd of 331

Virginia public high schools ?

Top 19%▲ up 5 pts since 2016

From top 24% (2016) to top 19% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3High Schools in the Scott County Public Schools

32^nd of 131Scott 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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	74.1	63 of 331	81.0%	★★★★☆
2025	78.3	31 of 328	90.5%	★★★★★
2024	79.3	26 of 329	92.1%	★★★★★
2023	74.3	54 of 326	83.4%	★★★★☆
2022	56.7	117 of 325	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.0	58 of 327	82.3%	★★★★☆
2019	55.5	121 of 327	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	66.6	55 of 326	83.1%	★★★★☆
2017	51.9	145 of 324	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	62.9	78 of 321	75.7%	★★★★☆
2015	59.7	87 of 322	73.0%	★★★★☆
2014	70.7	44 of 322	86.3%	★★★★☆
2013	56.2	113 of 321	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	68.7	42 of 321	86.9%	★★★★☆
2011	70.4	47 of 320	85.3%	★★★★☆
2010	77.9	11 of 317	96.5%	★★★★★
2009	62.2	84 of 313	73.2%	★★★★☆
2008	68.1	52 of 316	83.5%	★★★★☆
2007	63.4	68 of 313	78.3%	★★★★☆
2006	77.1	12 of 314	96.2%	★★★★★
2005	73.5	19 of 308	93.8%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	35.6	180 of 252	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	60.0	99 of 249	60.2%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	64.0	119 of 322	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	75.2	53 of 321	83.5%	★★★★☆
2024	79.4	19 of 322	94.1%	★★★★★
2023	75.9	45 of 320	85.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	83.2	18 of 321	94.4%	★★★★★
2025	84.3	13 of 324	96.0%	★★★★★
2024	87.4	10 of 320	96.9%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	80.0	29 of 325	91.1%	★★★★★
2025	81.8	22 of 322	93.2%	★★★★★
2024	79.6	36 of 322	88.8%	★★★★☆
2023	76.1	46 of 321	85.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	59.5	135 of 312	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	70.5	69 of 313	78.0%	★★★★☆
2024	69.5	66 of 314	79.0%	★★★★☆
2023	63.8	98 of 315	68.9%	★★★☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)94th percentile+13 vs school

Male (2026)91st percentile+10 vs school

Female (2026)63rd percentile-18 vs school

White (2026)57th percentile-24 vs school

Disabled (2026)29th percentile-52 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2025-2026) ?

English Reading94%+8 vs state

Algebra I87%+9 vs state

Biology83%+6 vs state

Geography76%+5 vs state

Earth Science64%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SOL Writing (2026)	SOL Geometry (2026)				SOL Algebra I (2026)					SOL Algebra II (2026)			SOL Mathematics (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)				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 Writing 11th Grade	SOL Geometry 9th Grade	SOL Geometry 10th Grade	SOL Geometry 11th Grade	SOL Geometry 12th 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 8th Grade	SOL Biology 9th Grade	SOL Biology 10th Grade	SOL Biology 11th 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 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 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 I 12th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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
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
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
Wallen's Ridge Correctional Center	Public	11-12	272 Dogwood Dr.	Big Stone Gap	24219	Wise County	Virginia Department of Corrections	No	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(276) 523-3310																			(n/a)
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%)	80.1	24^th of 331 public high schools	92.7%		75.8	51^st of 328 public high schools	84.5%	27	96.6	≥ 50%		< 50%			88.4	≥ 50%	432.0	≥ 50%	93.9	≥ 50%			≥ 50%	89.1	≥ 50%							≥ 50%	93.4				< 50%			≥ 50%	≥ 50%	86.4	454.0	≥ 50%	< 50%	$9,170	$04	$9,166
Wise Correctional Center Unit #18	Public	11-12	3602 Bear Lane	Coeburn	24230	Wise County	Virginia Department of Corrections	No	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(540) 395-2384																			(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Gate City High

How many students attend Gate City High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 592 students attended Gate City High.

What is the racial makeup of Gate City High?

Students at Gate City High are 94% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What district is Gate City High in?

Scott County Public Schools

Is Gate City High a good school?

Gate City High ranks 63^rd of 331 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Gate City High?

Gate City High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hilton Elementary
Elementary : Shoemaker Elementary
Elementary : Weber City Elementary
Elementary : Yuma Elementary
Middle : Gate City Middle

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2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesJan 6, 2026

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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