Twin Springs High

Scott County Public Schools
273 Titan Lane
Nickelsville, VA 24271
242 Students
High School 8th - 12th
School Overview
Twin Springs High School, located in Nickelsville, Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for the Scott County Public Schools district. Known for its mascot, the Titans, the school fosters a close-knit community atmosphere typical of rural Southwest Virginia. It is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while emphasizing character development, school spirit, and student engagement through various extracurricular activities, including athletics and academic clubs.

The school’s official website serves as a primary resource for parents, students, and the community, offering transparency regarding academic calendars, faculty information, and district policies. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with a focus on preparing students for life beyond graduation—whether through higher education or workforce entry—Twin Springs High strives to maintain a supportive learning environment that helps its students succeed within the broader Scott County educational framework.
242
Total Students
24.2
Full-Time Teachers
10.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    221 (91.3%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (6.2%)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.7%)
  • Black
    2 (0.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Scott County Public Schools
Phone: (276)479-2185
Website: http://www.scottschools.com
Grade Range: 8th - 12th
Total Students: 242
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 190
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 8 54
Grade 9 52
Grade 10 44
Grade 11 58
Grade 12 34
Gender Ratio