For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,182 students in Scott County, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Scott County, VA are Nickelsville Elementary School, Gate City Middle School and Rye Cove Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Scott County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nickelsville Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11415 Nickesville Hwy, Highway
Nickelsville, VA 24271
(276) 479-2676
Nickelsville, VA 24271
(276) 479-2676
Gr: PK-7 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Rye Cove Intermediate
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
158 Memorial School Lane
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 940-2322
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 940-2322
Gr: 5-7 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Rye Cove High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
164 Eagles Nest Lane
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 940-2701
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 940-2701
Gr: 8-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Twin Springs High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
273 Titan Lane
Nickelsville, VA 24271
(276) 479-2185
Nickelsville, VA 24271
(276) 479-2185
Gr: 8-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Dungannon Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
113 Fifth Avenue, Highway 65 A
Dungannon, VA 24245
(276) 467-2281
Dungannon, VA 24245
(276) 467-2281
Gr: PK-7 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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 Scott County, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Scott County, VA include Nickelsville Elementary School, Gate City Middle School and Rye Cove Intermediate.
How many public middle schools are located in Scott County?
7 public middle schools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Scott County include: Rye Cove High School vs. Twin Springs High School, Twin Springs High School vs. Rye Cove High School
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