RYE COVE HIGH

Scott County Public Schools
164 Eagles Nest Lane
Duffield, VA 24244
279 Students
High School 8th - 12th
School Overview
Rye Cove High School, located at 164 Eagles Nest Lane in Duffield, Virginia, serves as a key educational institution within the Scott County Public Schools system. The school is deeply rooted in the rural community of Scott County, fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic development and local pride. As the home of the "Eagles," the school maintains a strong sense of community spirit, typically characterized by close-knit relationships between students, faculty, and the surrounding Duffield area.

Beyond the standard academic curriculum, Rye Cove High offers various extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students in athletics, arts, and career-readiness programs. The school prides itself on preparing students for life after graduation, whether they choose to enter the workforce, enlist in the military, or pursue higher education. By focusing on a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to help students navigate their teenage years while upholding the traditions and values of the Southwest Virginia region.
279
Total Students
23.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    263 (94.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (3.9 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.4 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Scott County Public Schools
Phone: (276)940-2701
Website: http://www.scottschools.com
Grade Range: 8th - 12th
Total Students: 279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 229
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 8 81
Grade 9 48
Grade 10 48
Grade 11 54
Grade 12 48
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
GATE CITY HIGH
Scott County Public Schools
619 Students
178 Harry Fry Dr.
Gate City, VA 24251 (9.5 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th