Best Schools in Scott County, KY
Scott County, KY has 23 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 12 elementary) serving 12,690 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Scott County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Scott County, KY
The top high schools in Scott County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Woodford County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodford County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1300 Students
2. Great Crossing High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1790 Students
3. Scott County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1197 Students
4. Phoenix Horizon Community
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 89 Students
5. The Stables
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 46 Students
Best Middle Schools in Scott County, KY
The top middle schools in Scott County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Scott County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 864 Students
2. Royal Spring Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 726 Students
3. Woodford County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodford County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 889 Students
4. Georgetown Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 636 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Scott County, KY
The top elementary schools in Scott County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stamping Ground Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 395 Students
2. Eastern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 459 Students
3. Northern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 454 Students
4. Western Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 624 Students
5. Garth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 368 Students
6. Northside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodford County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 376 Students
7. Anne Mason Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 409 Students
8. Creekside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 540 Students
9. Lemons Mill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 517 Students
10. Southern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 502 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Scott County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Scott County, KY has a total population of 57,155 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Scott County, KY
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, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Scott County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Scott County, KY.
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, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Scott County, KY
How many schools are in Scott County, KY?
Scott County, KY has 23 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 12,690 students in total.
How do schools in Scott County perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Scott County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Scott County 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: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Scott County
2 places in Scott County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Georgetown (15)
- Stamping Ground (1)
School districts (1)
- Scott County (16 schools)