Top Rankings
Scott County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 9,567 students in Scott County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Scott County School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
17 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
9,567 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
601 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Scott County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#39 out of 172 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Graduation Rate
88%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.44
# American Indian Students
13 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
86 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
998 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
8%
# Black Students
584 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
6%
11%
# White Students
7,390 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
77%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
481 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
201
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
763
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
674
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
661
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
723
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
637
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
668
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
729
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
770
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
738
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
898
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
734
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
729
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
633
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
9
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,619 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,696 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$121 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$112 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,619
$14,317
Spending / Student
$11,696
$14,055
Best Scott County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Western Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1901 Frankfort Rd
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-1393
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-1393
Grades: K-5
| 644 students
Rank: #22.
Scott County Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1036 Cardinal Drive
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-7202
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-7202
Grades: 6-8
| 889 students
Rank: #33.
Garth Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 S Hamilton St
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-1170
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-1170
Grades: K-5
| 363 students
Rank: #44.
Northern Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3600 Cincinnati Rd
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-3663
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-3663
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Rank: #55.
Royal Spring Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
332 Champion Way
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 570-2390
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 570-2390
Grades: 6-8
| 776 students
Rank: #66.
Great Crossing High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 Betsy Way
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 867-6662
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 867-6662
Grades: 9-12
| 1,732 students
Rank: #77.
Eastern Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3407 Newtown Rd
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-0275
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-0275
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
Rank: #88.
Scott County High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1080 Cardinal Dr
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-4131
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-4131
Grades: 9-12
| 1,199 students
Rank: #99.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 East Main Street Extended
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-3663
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-3663
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #1010.
Stamping Ground Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3233 Main St.
Stamping Ground, KY 40379
(502) 570-8800
Stamping Ground, KY 40379
(502) 570-8800
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Rank: #1111.
Georgetown Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
730 S Hamilton St
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-3805
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-3805
Grades: 6-8
| 563 students
Rank: #1212.
Lemons Mill Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 School House Rd
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 867-6700
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 867-6700
Grades: K-5
| 482 students
Rank: #1313.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Fairfax Way
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-0772
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-0772
Grades: K-5
| 494 students
Rank: #1414.
Anne Mason Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 Champion Way
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-3663
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-3663
Grades: K-5
| 417 students
Rank: #1515.
Phoenix Horizon Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1076 Cardinal Lane
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-4057
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
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
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 868-0411
Grades: PK
| 201 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Scott County School District?
Scott County School District manages 17 public schools serving 9,567 students.
What is the rank of Scott County School District?
Scott County School District is ranked #38 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County School District?
77% of Scott County School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Scott County School District?
Scott County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Scott County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,696 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
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