For the 2026 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 86%.
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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Gates County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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