Total enrollment
4,166
+632 (+18%) vs SY 2020-21
Scott County
Virginia · Public K-12
17 public K-12 schools, roughly 4,166 students, one county, 21,479 residents. That is Scott County, Virginia on the numbers. That works out to 10 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools.
4-year change in Scott County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
13
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Scott County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Virginia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 80.1% | #16 of 115 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 4,166 | #59 of 118 | #1,496 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 13 | #38 of 118 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.8:1 | #70 of 118 | #1,270 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 75.9% | #57 of 107 | #572 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 25.8% | #104 of 115 | #1,939 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Scott County school rankings
Residents
21,479
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
17
2 districts
Enrollment
4,166
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$46,349
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
75.9%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
10
1,898 students
Middle
2
414 students
High
4
1,854 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Scott County Public Schools
4,166 students · 2 districts in Scott County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Scott County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
15.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.8%
civilian labor
Median age
48
17.8% under 18
Test scores in Scott County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 13 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Gate City High· 91.0%
- Hilton Elementary· 88.0%
- Yuma Elementary· 87.0%
- Duffield-Pattonsville Primary· 83.0%
- Weber City Elementary· 82.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Virginia Connections Academy· 65.0%
- Twin Springs High· 75.0%
- Dungannon Elementary· 76.0%
- Shoemaker Elementary· 77.0%
- Rye Cove Intermediate· 78.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Connections Academy | Gate City | High | 06-11 | 728 | · |
| Gate City High | Gate City | High | 09-12 | 592 | · |
| Shoemaker Elementary | Gate City | Elementary | PK-06 | 419 | · |
| Weber City Elementary | Weber City | Elementary | PK-06 | 380 | · |
| Duffield-Pattonsville Primary | Duffield | Elementary | PK-04 | 308 | · |
| Nickelsville Elementary | Nickelsville | Elementary | PK-07 | 302 | · |
| Rye Cove High | Duffield | High | 08-12 | 292 | · |
| Gate City Middle | Gate City | Middle | 07-08 | 276 | · |
| Twin Springs High | Nickelsville | High | 08-12 | 242 | · |
| Yuma Elementary | Gate City | Elementary | PK-06 | 199 | · |
| Hilton Elementary | Hiltons | Elementary | PK-06 | 159 | · |
| Rye Cove Intermediate | Clinchport | Middle | 05-07 | 138 | · |
| Dungannon Elementary | Dungannon | Elementary | PK-07 | 131 | · |
| Fort Blackmore Center for Excellence | Fort Blackmore | Elementary | N-N | · | · |
| Fort Blackmore Primary | Fort Blackmore | Combined | M-M | · | · |
| Renaissance/Scott Co | Gate City | Elementary | N-N | · | · |
| Scott County Career and Technical Center | Gate City | Elementary | N-N | · | · |
Cities in Scott County
About Scott County
Across the sparse Virginia county of Scott County of about 21,479 residents, the public-school footprint covers 17 schools and about 4,166 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $46,349 a year, roughly 16% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 16%. That income level is 39% lower than the Virginia median.
In terms of grade levels, Scott County is made up of 10 elementary schools (1,898 students), 2 middle schools (414), 4 high schools (1,854), and 1 combined or other schools.
Scott County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 4,166 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Scott County has rose 18% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 3,534 students to 4,166.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Scott County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data