Top 10 Best Scott County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 9,567 students in Scott County, KY (there are 5 private schools, serving 554 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Scott County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Scott County, KY are Western Elementary School, Scott County Middle School and Garth Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).

Best Scott County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Western Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1901 Frankfort Rd
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-1393
Grades: K-5
| 644 students
Rank: #22.
Scott County Middle School
Math: 38% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1036 Cardinal Drive
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-7202
Grades: 6-8
| 889 students
Rank: #33.
Garth Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
501 S Hamilton St
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-1170
Grades: K-5
| 363 students
Rank: #44.
Northern Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3600 Cincinnati Rd
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-3663
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Rank: #55.
Royal Spring Middle School
Math: 34% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
332 Champion Way
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 570-2390
Grades: 6-8
| 776 students
Rank: #66.
Great Crossing High School
Math: 36% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
120 Betsy Way
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 867-6662
Grades: 9-12
| 1,732 students
Rank: #77.
Eastern Elementary School
Math: 39% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3407 Newtown Rd
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-0275
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
Rank: #88.
Scott County High School
Math: 34% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1080 Cardinal Dr
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-4131
Grades: 9-12
| 1,199 students
Rank: #99.
Creekside Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1100 East Main Street Extended
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-3663
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #1010.
Stamping Ground Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3233 Main St.
Stamping Ground, KY 40379
(502) 570-8800
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Rank: #1111.
Georgetown Middle School
Math: 18% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
730 S Hamilton St
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-3805
Grades: 6-8
| 563 students
Rank: #1212.
Lemons Mill Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 School House Rd
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 867-6700
Grades: K-5
| 482 students
Rank: #1313.
Southern Elementary School
Math: 21% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Fairfax Way
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-0772
Grades: K-5
| 494 students
Rank: #1414.
Anne Mason Elementary School
Math: 21% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
350 Champion Way
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-3663
Grades: K-5
| 417 students
Rank: #1515.
Phoenix Horizon Community
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1076 Cardinal Lane
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-4057
Grades: 6-12
| 81 students
Rank: n/an/a
Elkhorn Crossing School
Vocational School
2001 Frankfort Road
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 570-4920
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
1306 Long Lick Rd
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 868-0411
Grades: PK
| 201 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Scott County, KY

Scott County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1072 Cardinal Dr
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-4635
Grades: 9
| 679 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Scott County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Scott County, KY include Western Elementary School, Scott County Middle School and Garth Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Scott County, KY?
17 public schools are located in Scott County, KY.
What percentage of students in Scott County, KY go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Scott County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County, KY?
Scott County, KY public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).

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