Gates County Schools

The Gates County Schools district in North Carolina consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 166 out of 242 school districts in the state and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in the district, Gatesville Elementary has the highest statewide ranking among the elementary schools, ranking 879 out of 1,505 North Carolina elementary schools. It also has the highest proficiency rates in several subject areas, including 82.1% proficient in 3rd grade math and 71.2% proficient in 5th grade science. T.S. Cooper Elementary also stands out, ranking 711 out of 1,505 elementary schools statewide and having strong proficiency rates, including 78.3% proficient in 3rd grade math and 70.4% proficient in 5th grade science. While Gates County Senior High has a relatively low statewide ranking (454 out of 640 North Carolina high schools), it stands out for having the highest student-teacher ratio (14.5) and the highest per-student spending ($13,228) among the schools in the data set.

The data reveals significant variation in academic performance across the schools in the district, with some schools performing well above the state average in certain subject areas and others performing well below. This suggests that there may be opportunities for the district to learn from its higher-performing schools and implement best practices more broadly. Additionally, the high rates of free/reduced-price lunch participation across the district indicate that many students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, which, combined with the relatively low overall district ranking, suggests that the district may face challenges in providing equitable educational opportunities for all students.