Best Schools in Scott County, IN
Scott County, IN has 10 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,079 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Scott County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Scott County, IN
The top high schools in Scott County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Scottsburg Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County School District 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 726 Students
2. Austin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County School District 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 432 Students
Best Middle Schools in Scott County, IN
The top middle schools in Scott County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Scottsburg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County School District 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 537 Students
2. Austin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County School District 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 275 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Scott County, IN
The top elementary schools in Scott County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lexington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County School District 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 231 Students
2. Johnson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County School District 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 248 Students
3. Vienna-finley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County School District 2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 398 Students
4. Scottsburg Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County School District 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 485 Students
5. Austin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County School District 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 612 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Scott County, IN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Scott County, IN has a total population of 24,384 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Scott County, IN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Scott County, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Scott County, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Scott County, IN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Scott County, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Scott County, IN
How many schools are in Scott County, IN?
Scott County, IN has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,079 students in total.
How do schools in Scott County perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Scott County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Scott County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Scott County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Scott County
3 places in Scott County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Scottsburg (5)
- Austin (3)
- Lexington (1)
School districts (2)
- Scott County School District 2 (6 schools)
- Scott County School District 1 (3 schools)