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Scott County

Virginia · Public K-12

17 public schools serving approximately 4,024 students, in a county of 21,479 residents.

Schools
17
2 districts
Enrollment
4,024
NCES CCD
Median income
$46,349
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
68.7%
Below Virginia avg
Elementary
7
schools
Middle
4
schools
High
3
schools
Combined / other
3
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Scott County Public Schools
4,024 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
White
96%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
89%
Hispanic
0%
Black
4%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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

All schools (17)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
GATE CITY HIGHGate CityHigh09-12619·
VIRGINIA CONNECTIONS ACADEMYGate CityMiddle06-10513·
Shoemaker ElementaryGate CityElementaryPK-06450·
Weber City ElementaryWeber CityElementaryPK-06362·
GATE CITY MIDDLEGate CityMiddle07-08333·
Nickelsville ElementaryNickelsvilleElementaryPK-07298·
DUFFIELD-PATTONSVILLE PRIMARYDuffieldElementaryPK-04286·
RYE COVE HIGHDuffieldHigh08-12279·
TWIN SPRINGS HIGHNickelsvilleHigh08-12242·
Yuma ElementaryGate CityElementaryPK-06186·
RYE COVE INTERMEDIATEClinchportMiddle05-07153·
Hilton ElementaryHiltonsElementaryPK-06130·
FORT BLACKMORE PRIMARYFort BlackmoreElementaryPK-0289·
Dungannon Elementary SchoolDungannonMiddle03-0784·
Fort Blackmore Center for ExcellenceFort BlackmoreNot reportedM -M ··
RENAISSANCE/SCOTT COGate CityNot applicableN -N ··
SCOTT COUNTY CAREER AND TECHNICAL CENTERGate CityNot applicableN -N ··

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Scott County?
There are 17 public K-12 schools in Scott County, Virginia, with a combined enrollment of about 4,024.
How many high schools are in Scott County?
Scott County, Virginia has 3 public high schools, along with 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Scott County?
Scott County Public Schools is the largest school district in Scott County, serving approximately 4,024 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Scott County?
Scott County, Virginia has a population of approximately 21,479, with a median age of 48. About 17.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Scott County?
Median household income in Scott County is $46,349, below the Virginia average of $76,527. About 16.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Scott County?
Approximately 15.6% of adults 25 and older in Scott County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Scott County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 68.7% of students in Scott County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Virginia county average of 70.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Scott County schools?
Across Scott County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Scott County?
Scott County residents are approximately 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 2% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Scott County is owner-occupied?
Scott County has about 11,780 housing units, of which roughly 77.0% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data