Top 3 Best Scott County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,012 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 34% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public high schools.
Scott County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Great Crossing High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 25% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Scott County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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
| n/a 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 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, KY?
4 public high schools are located in Scott County, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County, KY?
Scott County, KY public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 25% (majority Black).

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