Scott County School District 2
School District · Scottsburg, Indiana
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,749
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,749
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#170 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below 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 #170 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Scott County School District 2's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lexington Elementary School (8.4/10), Scottsburg Middle School (7.3/10), and Scottsburg Elem School (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Scott County School District 2 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
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 | Lexington Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Scottsburg Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Scottsburg Elem School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Johnson Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Scottsburg Senior High School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Vienna-Finley Elementary School | 4.3 / 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. District-level spending was $13,918 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Scott County School District 2 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lexington Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Scott County School District 2 students show an average math proficiency of 55.0% and ELA proficiency of 53.3%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Scott County School District 2 with test data.
Schools in Scott County School District 2
6 schoolsElementary Schools4
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Scottsburg
- Total Enrollment
- 2,749
- Teachers (FTE)
- 174
- District spending per student
- $13,918NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Scott County School District 2?
Scott County School District 2's district-level spending was $13,918 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
Lexington Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Scott County School District 2 with a composite score of 8.4/10.
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 55.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.3%. 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 6.4/10 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
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.3%
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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