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7.7 avg / 10

Scott County School District 2

School District · Scottsburg, Indiana

Students: 2,749
Teachers (FTE): 174

Avg Rating

7.7

out of 10

Schools

6

4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,918

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.8:1

District shortlistschools + peers

Evaluating Scott County School District 2?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Scott County School District 2 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Johnson Elementary School

8.8/10

Scottsburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Lexington Elementary School

8.7/10

Lexington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Vienna-finley Elementary School

7.5/10

Scottsburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

How this district compares

Indiana rank

#36 of 292

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.4

above Indiana avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,918

+$1,556 vs Indiana median

District size

2,749 students

Larger than Indiana median

The short answer

Scott County School District 2 ranks #36 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Scott County School District 2's schools with real test data average 7.7/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Johnson Elementary School (8.8/10), Lexington Elementary School (8.7/10), and Vienna-finley Elementary School (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Scott County School District 2

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Johnson Elementary School 8.8 / 10
2 Lexington Elementary School 8.7 / 10
3 Vienna-finley Elementary School 7.5 / 10
4 Scottsburg Senior High School 7.3 / 10
5 Scottsburg Elem School 7.1 / 10
6 Scottsburg Middle School 6.8 / 10

See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Scott County School District 2

Scott County School District 2 is a Scottsburg, Indiana school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,749 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. The district invests $13,918 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.7/10, Scott County School District 2 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Johnson Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.

In standardized testing, Scott County School District 2 students show an average math proficiency of 59.5% and ELA proficiency of 60.5%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Scott County School District 2, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 59.5%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 60.5%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Scott County School District 2 with test data.

District Details

State
Indiana
City
Scottsburg
Total Enrollment
2,749
Teachers (FTE)
174
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Scott County School District 2?

Scott County School District 2 has 6 schools in total — 4 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 2?

The average composite rating for Scott County School District 2 is 7.7/10. 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 2?

Scott County School District 2 spends $13,918 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Scott County School District 2?

The average student-teacher ratio in Scott County School District 2 is 15.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Scott County School District 2?

Johnson Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Scott County School District 2 with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What are the test scores in Scott County School District 2?

Across schools in Scott County School District 2 with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Scott County School District 2 compare to other districts in Indiana?

Scott County School District 2 has an average school rating of 7.7/10 across 6 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
7.7/10
Math Proficiency
59.5%
ELA Proficiency
60.5%

How we rate schools

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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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