Very Good
#544 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 29% in state
Gate City Middle
Middle School · Scott County Public Schools · Gate City, VA
A Scott County Public Schools middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
170 Harry Fry Drive, Gate City, VA 24251
- Math 83% vs VA 67% (2025)
- Reading 80% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gate City Middle score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 82% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Gate City Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,935/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gate City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,990
Median home value
$133,000
Median rent
$643/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24251; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Connections AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–11 | 0.3 mi | 735 | Compare → |
| Top AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | K–12 | 4.6 mi | 48 | Compare → |
| Apostolic Gospel AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | 1–12 | 4.9 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Rye Cove IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 5–7 | Not available | 155 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Scott County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #7 of 12
- District spending per student
- $12,841NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gate City Middle is listed in Scott County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gate City Middle
Gate City Middle is a public middle school in Gate City, VA, part of Scott County Public Schools, serving approximately 311 students in grades 7th-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #544 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gate City Middle
What grades does Gate City Middle serve?
Gate City Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Gate City Middle?
Gate City Middle has an enrollment of approximately 311 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gate City Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gate City Middle is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gate City Middle rank in VA?
Gate City Middle ranks #544 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Gate City Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Gate City Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gate City Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gate City Middle has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gate City Middle a charter school?
No, Gate City Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gate City Middle a Title I school?
No, Gate City Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gate City Middle?
76.5% of students at Gate City Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 311
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Scott County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (276) 386-6065
- Area population (ZIP 24251)
- 7,976
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 48.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 24251; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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