Scott County School District 1
School District · Austin, Indiana
Avg Rating
4.0
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,019
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.9:1
Avg Rating
4.0
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,019
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.9:1
Evaluating Scott County School District 1?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Scott County School District 1 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Austin High School
Austin · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Austin Elementary School
Austin · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Austin Middle School
Austin · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#284 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.3
below Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,019
$1,343 vs Indiana median
District size
1,236 students
Smaller than Indiana median
The short answer
Scott County School District 1 ranks #284 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Scott County School District 1's schools with real test data average 4.0/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Austin High School (5.8/10), Austin Elementary School (3.5/10), and Austin Middle School (2.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Scott County School District 1
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin High School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Austin Elementary School | 3.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Austin Middle School | 2.7 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Scott County School District 1
Scott County School District 1 is a Austin, Indiana school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,236 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.9:1. The district invests $11,019 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.0/10, Scott County School District 1 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Austin High School, which has a composite score of 5.8/10.
In standardized testing, Scott County School District 1 students show an average math proficiency of 43.3% and ELA proficiency of 49.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Scott County School District 1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Scott County School District 1 with test data.
Schools in Scott County School District 1
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Austin
- Total Enrollment
- 1,236
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Scott County School District 1?
Scott County School District 1 has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Scott County School District 1?
The average composite rating for Scott County School District 1 is 4.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Scott County School District 1?
Scott County School District 1 spends $11,019 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Scott County School District 1?
The average student-teacher ratio in Scott County School District 1 is 20.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Scott County School District 1?
Austin High School is the highest-rated school in Scott County School District 1 with a composite score of 5.8/10.
What are the test scores in Scott County School District 1?
Across schools in Scott County School District 1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Scott County School District 1 compare to other districts in Indiana?
Scott County School District 1 has an average school rating of 4.0/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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