For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 455 students in Gates County, NC.
The top ranked public high school in Gates County, NC is Gates County Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gates County, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Gates County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Gates County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gates County Senior High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Gates County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gates County Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
088 Hwy 158 West
Gatesville, NC 27938
(252) 357-0720
Gatesville, NC 27938
(252) 357-0720
Grades: 9-12
| 455 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gates County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Gates County, NC include Gates County Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gates County?
1 public high schools are located in Gates County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gates County?
Gates County public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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