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Best Scott County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,806 students in Scott County, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Scott County, VA are Hilton Elementary School, Weber City Elementary School and Yuma Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Scott County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hilton Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
303 Academy Rd., Highway 58
Hiltons, VA 24258
(276) 386-7430
Gr: PK-6 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Weber City Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
322 Jennings St
Weber City, VA 24290
(276) 386-7981
Gr: PK-6 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Yuma Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
130 Grover Cleveland Lane
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-3109
Gr: PK-6 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Nickelsville Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11415 Nickesville Hwy, Highway
Nickelsville, VA 24271
(276) 479-2676
Gr: PK-7 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Shoemaker Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
218 Shoemaker Dr
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-7002
Gr: PK-6 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Rye Cove Intermediate
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
158 Memorial School Lane
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 940-2322
Gr: 5-7 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Duffield-pattonsville Primary
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
663 Duffield-pattonsville High
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 431-2244
Gr: PK-4 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Dungannon Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
113 Fifth Avenue, Highway 65 A
Dungannon, VA 24245
(276) 467-2281
Gr: PK-7 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Virginia Connections Academy
340 East Jackson Street
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6118
Gr: 6-11 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Scott County, VA

Scott County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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 elementary schools in Scott County, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Scott County, VA include Hilton Elementary School, Weber City Elementary School and Yuma Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Scott County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?

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