Gates County Schools School District
School District · Gatesville, North Carolina
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,749
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,749
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Evaluating Gates County Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Gates County Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Gates County Senior High
Gatesville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Central Middle School
Gatesville · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gatesville Elementary
Gatesville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#76 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below North Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,749
+$2,637 vs North Carolina median
District size
1,448 students
Smaller than North Carolina median
The short answer
Gates County Schools ranks #76 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Gates County Schools's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Gates County Senior High (7.5/10), Central Middle School (6.2/10), and Gatesville Elementary (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Gates County Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gates County Senior High | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Central Middle School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Gatesville Elementary | 5.9 / 10 |
| 4 | T S Cooper Elementary | 5.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Buckland Elementary | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Gates County Schools
Gates County Schools is a Gatesville, North Carolina school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,448 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. The district invests $15,749 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Gates County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Gates County Senior High, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Gates County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 51.5% and ELA proficiency of 48.6%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Gates County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Gates County Schools with test data.
Schools in Gates County Schools
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Gatesville
- Total Enrollment
- 1,448
- Teachers (FTE)
- 108
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Gates County Schools?
Gates County Schools has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Gates County Schools?
The average composite rating for Gates County Schools is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Gates County Schools?
Gates County Schools spends $15,749 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Gates County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Gates County Schools is 13.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Gates County Schools?
Gates County Senior High is the highest-rated school in Gates County Schools with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Gates County Schools?
Across schools in Gates County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Gates County Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?
Gates County Schools has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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