Gates County Senior High School

Gates County Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
88 US Highway 158 W,  Gatesville, NC
Gates County Schools
3.5
3.0
455 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Jonathan Hayes
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
570
Verbal
570
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
21
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
55%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
230:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
White
58.5%
Black
31.7%
Two or more races
6.1%
Hispanic
3.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
East Carolina University 80 Students
North Carolina State University 58 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 48 Students
North Carolina Central University 34 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 33 Students
Elizabeth City State University 30 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 29 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 28 Students
College of the Albemarle 26 Students
Wake Forest University 25 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 33 Students
Psychology 27 Students
Biology 22 Students
Business 13 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 12 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 9 Students
Criminology 8 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 8 Students
Chemistry 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 67 Reviews
2.0 Senior
4/3/2025
I had a lot of valuable experiences at this school, very little of which had anything to do with education. The school needs more funding, and administration that does a much better job at the goals of educating their students.
3.0 Senior
1/13/2021
My high school was great because it was friendly and everyone knew everyone because we were in a small town. One thing I disliked however is the sports program it was all about fun and most coaches didn't care that much to win or to put there athletes into colleges to play sports so there was no help for athletes.
4.0 Senior
11/1/2017
I like the people at the high school but the building is in very poor condition. I like the clubs and teachers but the school could use some improving.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 5 Reviews
3.0 parent
5/25/2010
My daughter will be graduating this year and she has done very well here. The teachers are willing to work with each child to promote their best abilities. GCHS is a small school with great teachers. The only thing the school is lacking is the communication within the office. The administration is v...
2.0 teacher
5/9/2008
5.0 student
9/10/2007
1.0 parent
6/18/2007

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Gates County Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Gatesville, NC and is served by the Gates County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 455 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Gates County Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like Central Middle School, Gatesville Elementary School, Buckland Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Gatesville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gates County Senior High School.

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