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5 schools in Gates County Schools

North Carolina · 1,410 students · 3 cities

Gates County Schools (North Carolina) covers 5 public K-12 schools and approximately 1,410 students, averaging 282 per campus.

7-year change in Gates County Schools

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,410
-275 (-16%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
61%
was 62%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
26%
was 31%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Gates County Senior HighGatesvilleHigh09-12432
Central Middle SchoolGatesvilleMiddle06-08336
Gatesville ElementaryGatesvilleElementaryPK-05252
Buckland ElementaryGatesElementaryKG-05220
T S Cooper ElementarySunburyElementaryKG-05170

About Gates County Schools

Gates County Schools administers 5 public schools across North Carolina, collectively enrolling roughly 1,410 students.

In terms of grade levels, Gates County Schools is made up of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 282 in this district, noticeably below the North Carolina typical of 571.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,410 students, fell 16% from the 1,685 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the Black share of enrollment declined from 31% to 26%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Gates County Schools 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 schools are in Gates County Schools?
Gates County Schools operates 5 public K-12 schools in North Carolina, serving approximately 1,410 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Gates County Schools?
Gates County Schools includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school in Gates County Schools?
Gates County Senior High is the largest public school in Gates County Schools by enrollment, with approximately 432 students.
What grade levels does Gates County Schools serve?
Gates County Schools schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 5 campuses.
What cities does Gates County Schools serve?
Gates County Schools operates schools in Gatesville, Gates, Sunbury across North Carolina.