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Virginia Connections Academy
School · Scott County Public Schools · Gate City, VA
A Scott County Public Schools school where students score 45 points below what's typical for similar communities.
340 East Jackson Street, Gate City, VA 24251
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
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Where Virginia Connections Academy 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 16Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoemaker ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–6 | 0.1 mi | 479 | Compare → |
| Gate City MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 7–8 | 0.3 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| Gate City HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 601 | Compare → |
| Hilton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | PK–6 | Not available | 153 | 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.
Scott County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 15
- 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
Virginia Connections Academy is listed in Scott County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Virginia Connections Academy
Virginia Connections Academy is a public school in Gate City, VA, part of Scott County Public Schools, serving approximately 735 students in grades 6th-11th with a 43.2:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (2025 SOL) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 SOL).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Virginia Connections Academy
What grades does Virginia Connections Academy serve?
Virginia Connections Academy serves students in grades 6th through 11th.
How many students attend Virginia Connections Academy?
Virginia Connections Academy has an enrollment of approximately 735 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virginia Connections Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Virginia Connections Academy is 43.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Virginia Connections Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Virginia Connections Academy has 23% math proficiency (2025 SOL) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 SOL).
Is Virginia Connections Academy a charter school?
No, Virginia Connections Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Virginia Connections Academy a Title I school?
No, Virginia Connections Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 11th
- Enrollment
- 735
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 43.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Scott County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.9%
- Phone
- (276) 386-6118
- Area population (ZIP 24251)
- 7,976
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 48.5
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.
- 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.
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments 2025 SOL; directory SY 2023–24
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