For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,139 students in Scott County, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Scott County, KY are Great Crossing High School, Scott County High School and Phoenix Horizon Community. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public high schools.
Scott County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is equal to the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Great Crossing High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Scott County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Great Crossing High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 Betsy Way
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 867-6662
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 867-6662
Gr: 9-12 | 1,677 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Scott County High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1080 Cardinal Dr
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-4131
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-4131
Gr: 9-12 | 1,392 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Phoenix Horizon Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1076 Cardinal Lane
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-4057
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-4057
Gr: 6-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Elkhorn Crossing School
Vocational School
2001 Frankfort Road
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 570-4920
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 570-4920
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Scott County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Scott County, KY include Great Crossing High School, Scott County High School and Phoenix Horizon Community.
How many public high schools are located in Scott County?
4 public high schools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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