Is Gate City High a good school?

Yes. Gate City High ranks in the top 7.9% of Virginia high schools.

How many students attend Gate City High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 601 students attended Gate City High.

What is the racial makeup of Gate City High?

Students at Gate City High are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Gate City High?

Gate City High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Hilton Elementary Elementary : Shoemaker Elementary Elementary : Weber City Elementary Elementary : Yuma Elementary Middle : Gate City Middle

Gate City High

Summary:

Gate City High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Gate City, Virginia, with a student population of 619. The school is part of the Scott County Public Schools district, which is ranked 16th out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating.

Gate City High School consistently performs well on state assessments, with proficiency rates exceeding state and district averages in key subjects like Algebra I, Biology, and English Reading. The school's strong academic performance has earned it a high statewide ranking, placing it 26th out of 329 Virginia high schools. Gate City High School also excels in supporting the academic achievement of specific student groups, ranking 19th out of 322 Virginia high schools for female students and 10th out of 320 Virginia high schools for low socioeconomic status students.

Compared to other high schools in the Scott County Public Schools district, such as Union High, Twin Springs High, and Rye Cove High, Gate City High School generally outperforms its peers on state assessments, particularly in core subjects. However, the school's performance in Geography and World History I lags behind the district and state averages, suggesting potential areas for improvement.

Detail:

Public 9-12

178 Harry Fry Dr.
Gate City, VA 24251

(276) 386-7522

District: Scott County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
26^th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,038

Feeder schools for Gate City High:

Elementary:	Hilton Elementary
	Shoemaker Elementary
	Weber City Elementary
	Yuma Elementary
Middle:	Gate City Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 601

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.5%

Hispanic:

2.3%

Two or more races:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gate City High ranks better than 92.1% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Scott County Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.28. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Gate City High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Gate City High has the largest high school student body size in the Scott County Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (94.5%), Hispanic (2.3%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Scott County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gate City High is 14.3, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Scott County Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Gate City High employs 42 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gate City High is $6,038, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Scott County Public Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gate City High:

SchoolDigger ranks Gate City High 26^th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Gate City High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Scott County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Scott County Public Schools 16^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gate City High

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Rank History for all students at Gate City High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile
2005	73.48	19^th	308	93.8%
2006	77.05	12^th	314	96.2%
2007	63.37	68^th	313	78.3%
2008	68.09	52^nd	316	83.5%
2009	62.25	84^th	313	73.2%
2010	77.92	11^th	317	96.5%
2011	70.39	47^th	320	85.3%
2012	68.71	42^nd	321	86.9%
2013	56.21	113^th	321	64.8%
2014	70.74	44^th	322	86.3%
2015	59.65	87^th	322	73.0%
2016	62.88	78^th	321	75.7%
2017	51.87	145^th	324	55.2%
2018	66.64	55^th	326	83.1%
2019	55.48	121^st	327	63.0%
2021	65.03	58^th	327	82.3%
2022	56.72	117^th	325	64.0%
2023	74.31	54^th	326	83.4%
2024	79.28	26^th	329	92.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gate City High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	87.36	10^th	320	96.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Gate City High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.85	45^th	320	85.9%
2024	79.36	19^th	322	94.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Gate City High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	59.99	99^th	249	60.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Gate City High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	76.08	46^th	321	85.7%
2024	79.60	36^th	322	88.8%

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Rank History for White students at Gate City High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.76	98^th	315	68.9%
2024	69.54	66^th	314	79.0%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Gate City High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	541	541
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	524	524
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	483	483
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	486	486
1993	486	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	493
1994	494	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	499
1995	481	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	486
1996	481	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	486
1997	468	8	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	477
1998	463	6	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	472
1999	471	5	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	477
2000	443	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	-4	442
2001	443	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	448
2002	455	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	460
2003	455	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	460
2004	449	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	452
2005	399	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	404
2006	426	4	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	433
2007	466	6	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	474
2008	496	7	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	1	510
2009	510	9	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	1	525
2010	493	6	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	504
2011	503	4	1	1	2	0	0	0	511
2012	516	6	2	4	2	0	0	0	530
2013	488	6	1	6	1	0	0	0	502
2014	484	10	1	3	1	1	0	0	500
2015	470	6	1	6	1	1	2	0	487
2016	469	7	3	7	1	1	4	0	492
2017	481	4	2	8	0	0	7	0	502
2018	464	5	3	10	1	0	9	0	492
2019	622	3	3	16	1	0	9	0	654
2020	591	5	4	10	1	0	6	0	617
2021	612	8	4	9	0	0	5	0	638
2022	616	6	4	10	0	0	8	0	644
2023	589	5	1	14	0	0	10	0	619
2024	568	6	2	14	0	0	11	0	601

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gate City High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	541	27.0	20.0	n/a
1990	524	28.9	18.1	n/a
1991	483	27.2	17.7	n/a
1992	486	27.7	17.5	n/a
1993	493	23.8	20.7	n/a
1994	499	44.1	n/a	39.7
1995	486	n/a	0.0	n/a
1996	486	n/a	0.0	n/a
1997	477	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	472	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	477	25.0	19.1	0
2000	442	n/a	0.0	0
2001	448	25.8	17.4	n/a
2002	460	30.0	15.3	n/a
2003	460	30.0	15.3	n/a
2004	452	26.0	17.4	30.8
2005	404	26.0	15.5	31.9
2006	433	26.0	16.7	41.8
2007	474	22.1	21.4	36.8
2008	510	15.5	32.9	39.1
2009	525	15.3	34.3	39.9
2010	504	16.2	30.9	42.5
2011	511	17.6	28.8	42.7
2012	530	33.9	15.6	45.5
2013	502	32.3	15.5	42.4
2014	500	32.6	15.3	43.8
2015	487	33.0	14.7	40.5
2016	492	28.0	17.5	44.7
2017	502	29.4	17.0	49.2
2018	492	28.0	17.5	46.7
2019	654	35.6	18.3	50.3
2020	617	37.4	16.4	53.8
2021	638	34.8	18.3	n/a
2022	644	36.7	17.5	51.6
2023	619	41.0	15.0	77.4
2024	601	42.0	14.3	78.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gate City High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	541	27.0	20.0	n/a
1990	524	28.9	18.1	n/a
1991	483	27.2	17.7	n/a
1992	486	27.7	17.5	n/a
1993	493	23.8	20.7	n/a
1994	499	44.1	n/a	39.7
1995	486	n/a	0.0	n/a
1996	486	n/a	0.0	n/a
1997	477	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	472	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	477	25.0	19.1	0
2000	442	n/a	0.0	0
2001	448	25.8	17.4	n/a
2002	460	30.0	15.3	n/a
2003	460	30.0	15.3	n/a
2004	452	26.0	17.4	30.8
2005	404	26.0	15.5	31.9
2006	433	26.0	16.7	41.8
2007	474	22.1	21.4	36.8
2008	510	15.5	32.9	39.1
2009	525	15.3	34.3	39.9
2010	504	16.2	30.9	42.5
2011	511	17.6	28.8	42.7
2012	530	33.9	15.6	45.5
2013	502	32.3	15.5	42.4
2014	500	32.6	15.3	43.8
2015	487	33.0	14.7	40.5
2016	492	28.0	17.5	44.7
2017	502	29.4	17.0	49.2
2018	492	28.0	17.5	46.7
2019	654	35.6	18.3	50.3
2020	617	37.4	16.4	53.8
2021	638	34.8	18.3	n/a
2022	644	36.7	17.5	51.6
2023	619	41.0	15.0	77.4
2024	601	42.0	14.3	78.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gate City High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$11 (0.2%)	$5,238 (99.8%)	$5,249
2020	$02 (0.0%)	$5,576 (100.0%)	$5,578
2021	$138 (2.3%)	$5,900 (97.7%)	$6,038

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gate City High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 121^st of 327 High schools	Ranks 54^th of 326 High schools	20.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Gate City High)	96	86	10%
End of Course Algebra I (Scott County Public Schools)	93	88	5%
End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)	86	80	6%
End of Course Algebra II (Gate City High)	96	0	96%
End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)	91	86	5%
End of Course Biology (Gate City High)	85	69	16%
End of Course Biology (Scott County Public Schools)	84	69	15%
End of Course Biology (Virginia)	83	70	13%
End of Course Earth Science (Gate City High)	92	68	24%
End of Course Earth Science (Scott County Public Schools)	90	71	19%
End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)	81	72	9%
End of Course English Reading (Gate City High)	95	97	2%
End of Course English Reading (Scott County Public Schools)	90	93	3%
End of Course English Reading (Virginia)	86	85	1%
End of Course Geography (Gate City High)	70	77	7%
End of Course Geography (Scott County Public Schools)	68	73	5%
End of Course Geography (Virginia)	80	66	14%
End of Course VA and US History (Gate City High)	58	56	2%
End of Course VA and US History (Scott County Public Schools)	70	43	27%
End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)	68	38	30%
End of Course World History I (Gate City High)	65	73	8%
End of Course World History I (Scott County Public Schools)	84	71	13%
End of Course World History I (Virginia)	80	66	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	654	619	5.4%
African American	3	5	66.7%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	16	14	12.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	622	589	5.3%
Two or More Races	9	10	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.3%	77.4%	27.1%

Schools Near Gate City High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Writing (2024)	SOL Algebra I (2024)	SOL Algebra II (2024)	SOL Mathematics (2024)	SOL Biology (2024)	SOL Science (2024)	SOL Earth Science (2024)		SOL English Reading (2024)		SOL Geography (2024)		SOL VA and US History (2024)	SOL World History I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Writing 11th Grade	SOL Algebra I 9th Grade	SOL Algebra II 9th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Biology 10th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL Earth Science 9th Grade	SOL Earth Science 11th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 11th Grade	SOL Geography 9th Grade	SOL Geography 10th Grade	SOL VA and US History 11th Grade	SOL World History I 9th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gate City High	Public	9-12	178 Harry Fry Dr.	Gate City	24251	Scott County	Scott County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 386-7522	601	42	14.3	78.4%	568 (94.5%)	6 (1.0%)	14 (2.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.8%)	79.3	26^th of 329 public high schools	92.1%		74.3	54^th of 326 public high schools	83.4%	28		93.9			87.2			69.2		90.5	85.1	50.0			$6,038	$138	$5,900
Rye Cove High	Public	8-12	164 Eagles Nest Lane	Duffield	24244	Scott County	Scott County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 940-2701	308	23	13.2	77.9%	287 (93.2%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	73.4	63^rd of 329 public high schools	80.9%		57.9	154^th of 326 public high schools	52.8%	91		93.2		79.3	76.1	71.0			70.7	93.3	76.9		58.3		$8,818	$788	$8,030
Twin Springs High	Public	8-12	273 Titan Lane	Nickelsville	24271	Scott County	Scott County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 479-2185	242	24	10.2	77.3%	223 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	69.1	93^rd of 329 public high schools	71.7%		64.2	123^rd of 326 public high schools	62.3%	30		95.1		66.7	80.4	61.4	100.0		70.5	88.2	61.0				$10,755	$158	$10,598
Union High	Public	9-12	322 Powell Valley Road	Big Stone Gap	24219	Wise County	Wise County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 523-1290	567	38	15.1	88.4%	509 (89.8%)	26 (4.6%)	13 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.0%)	74.8	55^th of 329 public high schools	83.3%		72.9	66^th of 326 public high schools	79.8%	11	92.2	92.7	100.0		86.1					86.5			18.2	86.6	$6,464	$01	$6,462

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