For the 2025 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gate City High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
178 Harry Fry Dr.
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-7522
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-7522
Grades: 9-12
| 601 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
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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