For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 962 students in Scott County, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Scott County, KS are Scott City Lower Elementary School, Scott City Middle School and Scott City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Scott County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scott City Lower Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
410 East 8th
Scott City, KS 67871
(620) 872-7660
Scott City, KS 67871
(620) 872-7660
Gr: PK-2 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Scott City Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
809 W Ninth
Scott City, KS 67871
(620) 872-7640
Scott City, KS 67871
(620) 872-7640
Gr: 3-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Scott City High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
712 Main
Scott City, KS 67871
(620) 872-7620
Scott City, KS 67871
(620) 872-7620
Gr: 9-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Scott County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
180 Barclay Avenue
Shallow Water, KS 67872
(620) 872-7680
Shallow Water, KS 67872
(620) 872-7680
Gr: K-6 | 118 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Scott County, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Scott County, KS include Scott City Lower Elementary School, Scott City Middle School and Scott City High School.
How many public schools are located in Scott County?
4 public schools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Scott County include: Scott City Lower Elementary School vs. Scott City High School, Scott City High School vs. Scott City Lower Elementary School, Scott City Middle School vs. Scott City Lower Elementary School
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