Gates County Senior High School is a public, co-educational secondary school located in Gatesville, North Carolina. It is the only high school in the Gates County Schools system.
Serving 455 students in grades 9-12, Gates County Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gates County Senior High School's student population of 455 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
455 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1962
School Rankings
Gates County Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gates County Senior High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1115 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
21%
Black
35%
25%
White
58%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gates County Senior High School's ranking?
Gates County Senior High School is ranked #1115 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Gates County Senior High School often compared to?
Gates County Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gates County Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Gates County Senior High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Gates County Senior High School?
455 students attend Gates County Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Gates County Senior High School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gates County Senior High School?
Gates County Senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gates County Senior High School offer ?
Gates County Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gates County Senior High School part of?
Gates County Senior High School is part of Gates County Schools School District.
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