Gate City High School is a public high school in Gate City, Virginia. The school was built in 1956. The school employs about 41 teachers and the student-to-teacher ratio is 15.10. Gate City High School's mascot is the Blue devil, and the school colors are blue, black, and white.
Serving 592 students in grades 9-12, Gate City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gate City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Gate City High School's student population of 592 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
592 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1956
Colors
White, Blue
School Calendar
Campus Size
24 acres (97,000 m2)
School Rankings
Gate City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gate City High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#937 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
2%
20%
Black
1%
21%
White
94%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Scott County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Blue Devils
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gate City High School's ranking?
Gate City High School is ranked #937 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Gate City High School often compared to?
Gate City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Twin Springs High School, Rye Cove High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gate City High School?
The graduation rate of Gate City High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Gate City High School?
592 students attend Gate City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Gate City High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gate City High School?
Gate City High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gate City High School offer ?
Gate City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Gate City High School part of?
Gate City High School is part of Scott County School District.
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