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Of the 3,539 students attending Scott County schools, 93.4% were white. Hispanic made up the second largest ethnicity among the schools in the county.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most prevalent ethnic group in Scott County, representing 94.1% of the student body.
In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county increased by 0.7% compared to the previous year.
According to Public School Review, Virginia public schools saw an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 1:14 in the 2024-25 school year, which is better than the national average of 1:15 in public schools.
| School name | Most Prevalent Ethnic Group | % of Total Student Population | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gate City High School | White | 94.6% | 607 |
| Shoemaker Elementary School | White | 91.6% | 479 |
| Weber City Elementary School | White | 95.1% | 367 |
| Gate City Middle School | White | 93.6% | 311 |
| Rye Cove High School | White | 93.2% | 308 |
| Duffield-Pattonsville Primary School | White | 93.5% | 294 |
| Nickelsville Elementary School | White | 90.1% | 294 |
| Twin Springs High School | White | 92.1% | 242 |
| Yuma Elementary School | White | 97.4% | 192 |
| Rye Cove Intermediate School | White | 87.7% | 155 |
| Hilton Elementary School | White | 97.4% | 153 |
| Dungannon Intermediate School | White | 95.6% | 137 |
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