For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,886 students in Scott County, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Scott County, VA are Rye Cove High School, Gate City High School and Twin Springs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Scott County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Twin Springs High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Scott County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Gate City High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
178 Harry Fry Dr.
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-7522
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-7522
Gr: 9-12 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
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: 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 high schools in Scott County, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Scott County, VA include Rye Cove High School, Gate City High School and Twin Springs High School.
How many public high schools are located in Scott County?
4 public high schools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Scott County include: Rye Cove High School vs. Twin Springs High School, Twin Springs High School vs. Rye Cove High School, Gate City High School vs. Twin Springs High School
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