Dan River High vs Gate City High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 292 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dan River High
Ringgold · Public high · Grades 9–12
583 students
Gate City High
Gate City · Public high · Grades 9–12
592 students
| Measure | Dan River High Ringgold, Virginia | Gate City High Gate City, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #187 of 317 | #155 of 317 |
| National rank | #3448 of 16,910 | #2902 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 583 | 592 |
| Enrollment | 583 | 592 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.6% | 80.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 96% |
| city | Ringgold | Gate City |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gate City High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.6 vs 69.4).
- •Gate City High does better on math proficiency (96% vs 92%).
- •Gate City High does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 87%).
- •Gate City High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.4% vs 85.6%).
- •Dan River High does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.2).
- •Gate City High is the larger school with 592 students compared with 583.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dan River High better than Gate City High?
On the Success Index (US), Gate City High ranks higher (71.6 vs 69.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dan River High and Gate City High?
About 292 km in a straight line, between Ringgold and Gate City in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dan River High: 583. Gate City High: 592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dan River High and Gate City High rank in Virginia?
Dan River High is 187th of 317 and Gate City High is 155th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).