Best Public High Schools in Scott County (2025-26)

Best Scott County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 30% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and 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 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 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Scott County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Rye Cove High School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
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164 Eagles Nest Lane
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 940-2701

Gr: 8-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Rank: #22.

Gate City High School

(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 80-84%)
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178 Harry Fry Dr.
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-7522

Gr: 9-12 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #33.

Twin Springs High School

(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
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273 Titan Lane
Nickelsville, VA 24271
(276) 479-2185

Gr: 8-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: n/an/a

Virginia Connections Academy

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340 East Jackson Street
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6118

Gr: 6-11 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

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Location

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Fort Blackmore Primary (Closed 2023)

214 Big Stoney Creek Road
Fort Blackmore, VA 24250
(276) 995-2471

Gr: PK-2 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Stem For Life Governor's Academy (Closed 2023)

Vocational School

One School Board Drive
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 889-6518

Stickleyville Elementary School (Closed 2013)

Hwy 58 And Stroute 421
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 546-1337

Gr: PK-5 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

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 55% (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: Twin Springs High School vs. Rye Cove High School, Rye Cove High School vs. Twin Springs High School, Gate City High School vs. Rye Cove High School