For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,004 students in Gate City, VA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Gate City, VA is Gate City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gate City, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Gate City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Gate City, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gate City Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
170 Harry Fry Drive
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6065
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6065
Gr: 7-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
340 East Jackson Street
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6118
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6118
Gr: 6-11 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Gate City, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gate City, VA include Gate City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gate City?
2 public middle schools are located in Gate City.
What is the racial composition of students in Gate City?
Gate City public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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