For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,182 students in Scott County, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Scott County, VA are Gate City Middle School, Nickelsville Elementary School and Rye Cove High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Scott County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gate City Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
170 Harry Fry Drive
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6065
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6065
Grades: 7-8
| 311 students
Rank: #22.
Nickelsville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11415 Nickesville Hwy, Highway
Nickelsville, VA 24271
(276) 479-2676
Nickelsville, VA 24271
(276) 479-2676
Grades: PK-7
| 294 students
Rank: #33.
Rye Cove High School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Grades: 8-12
| 308 students
Rank: #44.
Twin Springs High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
273 Titan Lane
Nickelsville, VA 24271
(276) 479-2185
Nickelsville, VA 24271
(276) 479-2185
Grades: 8-12
| 242 students
Rank: #55.
Rye Cove Intermediate
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
158 Memorial School Lane
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 940-2322
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 940-2322
Grades: 5-7
| 155 students
Rank: #66.
Dungannon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
113 Fifth Avenue, Highway 65 A
Dungannon, VA 24245
(276) 467-2281
Dungannon, VA 24245
(276) 467-2281
Grades: PK-7
| 137 students
Rank: n/an/a
340 East Jackson Street
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6118
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6118
Grades: 6-11
| 735 students
Scott County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
214 Big Stoney Creek Road
Fort Blackmore, VA 24250
(276) 995-2471
Fort Blackmore, VA 24250
(276) 995-2471
Grades: PK-2
| 89 students
Stem For Life Governor's Academy (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
One School Board Drive
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 889-6518
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 889-6518
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hwy 58 And Stroute 421
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 546-1337
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 546-1337
Grades: PK-5
| 99 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Scott County, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Scott County, VA include Gate City Middle School, Nickelsville Elementary School and Rye Cove High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Scott County?
7 public middle schools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Scott County include: Twin Springs High School vs. Rye Cove High School, Rye Cove High School vs. Twin Springs High School
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