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Scott County

Kentucky · Public School District
17
Schools
9,797
Students
$12,466
Per-Pupil Spend
-13% nat'l
43.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-8pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Scott County is a public school district in Kentucky serving 9,797 students across 17 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,466 is below the national average for a US public school district. 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 34/100.

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All Schools (17)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Georgetown Middle School06–08636
Royal Spring Middle School06–08726
Scott County Middle School06–08864
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Elkhorn Crossing School09–120
Great Crossing High School09–121,790
Phoenix Horizon Community06–1289
Scott County High School09–121,197
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Scott County PreschoolPK–PK227
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,466-13% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
50%
37%
State
50.1%
Local (property tax)
37.3%
Federal
12.7%

Funding is shared between state (50%) and local sources (37%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
17
Schools
9,797
Students
44%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score34/100
StateKentucky →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 17 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 34/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Scott County?
Scott County has 17 public schools, serving a total of 9,797 students.
What is the graduation rate for Scott County?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Scott County spend per student?
Scott County spends $12,466 per pupil — 13% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Scott County?
44% of students in Scott County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Scott County?
No, Scott County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Scott County serve?
Scott County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Scott County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Scott County is 34/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.