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3 schools in Gatesville

North Carolina · Public K-12

For a city in North Carolina, Gatesville carries 3 public K-12 campuses, with combined enrollment of about 1,020 students and an average school size near 340.

7-year change in Gatesville

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,020
-202 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
60%
was 62%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
28%
was 31%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Central Middle SchoolMiddle06-08336
Gates County Senior HighHigh09-12432
Gatesville ElementaryElementaryPK-05252

About Gatesville

Across Gatesville, North Carolina, 3 public schools instructs about 1,020 students between them.

For a sense of the school types, the city comprises 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Average school size in Gatesville is around 340 students, 40% lower than the North Carolina average of about 571.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Gatesville has decreased 17% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,222 students to 1,020. On the demographic side, Black enrollment moved from 31% to 28% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Gatesville discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Gatesville, North Carolina?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Gatesville, with a combined enrollment of about 1,020.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Gatesville?
Gatesville has 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Gatesville?
Gates County Senior High is the largest public school in Gatesville by enrollment, with approximately 432 students.
What school districts serve Gatesville?
Gatesville public schools are operated by Gates County Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Gatesville cover?
Public schools in Gatesville serve students from pre-K through grade 12.