Enrollment
592
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Gate City, VA
Gate City High
Federal NCES profile for Gate City High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510348001532
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gate City High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Gate City · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 77.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Gate City High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gate City High ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Gate City, VA.
School address
District: Scott County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510348001532 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.4%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gate City High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gate City High
Gate City High is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Gate City, Virginia, enrolling 592 students.
At 14.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 592 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 429 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #92.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 148 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 20 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Scott County Public Schools also operates Virginia Connections Academy (728 students) and Shoemaker Elementary (419 students) alongside Gate City High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gate City High compares
Gate City High on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.4% | ▲ 34% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 592 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
592
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Virginia - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,405
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 148 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 93.9%
Two or More 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, Gate City High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scott County Public Schools, which includes Gate City High.
$12,405
Per student
-15%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.3%
State 64.1%
Federal 21.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Gate City High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Connections Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shoemaker Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weber City Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Duffield-Pattonsville Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nickelsville Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gate City High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 66.2:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~592 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gate City High
How many students attend Gate City High?
Gate City High has 592 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gate City, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gate City High?
The student-teacher ratio at Gate City High is 14.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gate City High?
77.4% of students at Gate City High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gate City High?
The largest demographic group at Gate City High is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Gate City, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gate City High?
Gate City High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gate City High rank among public schools in Gate City?
By Resource Investment Index, Gate City High ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Gate City, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Gate City on the city page.
Is Gate City High a good school?
Gate City High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Scott County Public Schools?
Besides Gate City High, Scott County Public Schools also operates Virginia Connections Academy (728 students), Shoemaker Elementary (419 students), and Weber City Elementary (380 students). See the Scott County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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