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Best Gate City Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,336 students in Gate City, VA.
The top-ranked public high school in Gate City, VA is Gate City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gate City, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Gate City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Gate City, 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 Gate City High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Gate City, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gate City High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
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: n/an/a
340 East Jackson Street
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6118
Gr: 6-11 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Gate City, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Gate City, VA include Gate City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gate City?
2 public high schools are located in Gate City.
What is the racial composition of students in Gate City?
Gate City public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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