Scott High School is a four year high school serving the town of Madison, West Virginia and the rest of northern Boone County.
Serving 562 students in grades 9-12, Scott High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 562 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scott High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Scott High School's student population of 562 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
562 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1911
Colors
Black, Gold
School Rankings
Scott High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scott High School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#354 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
n/a
4%
White
99%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
91%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Skyhawk
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scott High School's ranking?
Scott High School is ranked #354 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Scott High School often compared to?
Scott High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sherman High School, Van Junior/senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Scott High School?
The graduation rate of Scott High School is 90-94%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Scott High School?
562 students attend Scott High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Scott High School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scott High School?
Scott High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Scott High School offer ?
Scott High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Scott High School part of?
Scott High School is part of Boone County Schools School District.
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