Gate City High vs Shoemaker Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 527 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gate City High
Gate City · Public high · Grades 9–12
592 students
Shoemaker Elementary
Gate City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
419 students
| Measure | Gate City High Gate City, Virginia | Shoemaker Elementary Gate City, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #155 of 317 | #318 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2902 of 16,910 | #4021 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 592 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 592 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.4% | 67.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 96% | 90% |
| city | Gate City | Gate City |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shoemaker Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.8 vs 71.6).
- •Gate City High does better on math proficiency (96% vs 90%).
- •Gate City High does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 82%).
- •Shoemaker Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.5% vs 80.4%).
- •Shoemaker Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.2).
- •Gate City High is the larger school with 592 students compared with 419.
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 Gate City High better than Shoemaker Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shoemaker Elementary ranks higher (81.8 vs 71.6 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 Gate City High and Shoemaker Elementary?
About 527 m in a straight line, between Gate City and Gate City in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gate City High: 592. Shoemaker Elementary: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gate City High and Shoemaker Elementary rank in Virginia?
Gate City High is 155th of 317 and Shoemaker Elementary is 318th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).