For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,856 students in Scott County, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 117 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Scott County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Scott County, IN are Johnson Elementary School, Lexington Elementary School and Vienna-finley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Scott County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4235 E Sr 256
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8923
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8923
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #22.
Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7980 E Walnut St
Lexington, IN 47138
(812) 752-8924
Lexington, IN 47138
(812) 752-8924
Grades: PK-5
| 239 students
Rank: #33.
Vienna-finley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
445 Ivan Rogers Dr
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8925
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8925
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #44.
Scottsburg Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 S Gardner
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8927
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8927
Grades: 9-12
| 723 students
Rank: #55.
Scottsburg Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
49 N Hyland St
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8922
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8922
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #66.
Austin High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Hwy 31
Austin, IN 47102
(812) 794-8730
Austin, IN 47102
(812) 794-8730
Grades: 9-12
| 393 students
Rank: #77.
Scottsburg Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 S 3rd St
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8926
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8926
Grades: 5-8
| 550 students
Rank: #88.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Hwy 31
Austin, IN 47102
(812) 794-8743
Austin, IN 47102
(812) 794-8743
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #99.
Austin Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Hwy 31
Austin, IN 47102
(812) 794-8740
Austin, IN 47102
(812) 794-8740
Grades: 6-8
| 294 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Scott County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Scott County, IN include Johnson Elementary School, Lexington Elementary School and Vienna-finley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Scott County, IN?
9 public schools are located in Scott County, IN.
What percentage of students in Scott County, IN go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Scott County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County, IN?
Scott County, IN public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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