GATE CITY MIDDLE

www.scottschools.com

333 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Gate City Middle School, located in the town of Gate City, Virginia, serves as a vital educational hub within the Scott County Public Schools district. Situated on Harry Fry Drive, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for students in the middle grades. Its academic program focuses on fostering intellectual growth and personal development, preparing students for the transition to high school through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and character building.

Beyond its academic offerings, Gate City Middle School is known for its commitment to the local community and the success of its student body. The school encourages participation in a variety of extracurricular activities and sports, which help to instill a sense of school pride and teamwork. By maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the community, the school strives to create a safe and engaging atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

333

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GATE CITY MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	317
Hispanic	5
Black	6
Asian	1
Two or More	4

White
317 (95.2 %)
Black
6 (1.8 %)
Hispanic
5 (1.5 %)
Two or More
4 (1.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)386-6065
Website:	http://www.scottschools.com
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	333
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	216
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 7 173

Grade 8 160