Scott County School District
School District · Scott City, Kansas
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,016
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,016
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Evaluating Scott County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Scott County 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.
Scott City High
Scott City · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Scott City Middle
Scott City · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Scott City Lower Elem
Scott City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#240 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,016
$2,238 vs Kansas median
District size
962 students
Larger than Kansas median
The short answer
Scott County ranks #240 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Scott County's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Scott City High (6.0/10), Scott City Middle (5.6/10), and Scott City Lower Elem (4.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Scott County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott City High | 6.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Scott City Middle | 5.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Scott City Lower Elem | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Scott County
Scott County is a Scott City, Kansas school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 962 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. The district invests $13,016 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Scott County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Scott City High, which has a composite score of 6.0/10.
In standardized testing, Scott County students show an average math proficiency of 45.4% and ELA proficiency of 47.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Scott County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Scott County with test data.
Schools in Scott County
4 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Scott City
- Total Enrollment
- 962
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Scott County?
Scott County has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Scott County?
The average composite rating for Scott County is 5.4/10. 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?
Scott County spends $13,016 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Scott County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Scott County is 11.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Scott County?
Scott City High is the highest-rated school in Scott County with a composite score of 6.0/10.
What are the test scores in Scott County?
Across schools in Scott County with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Scott County compare to other districts in Kansas?
Scott County has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kansas 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
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.9%
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Compare Scott County with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Olathe (52)
- Shawnee Mission Pub Sch (45)
- Kansas City (43)
- Blue Valley (37)
- Topeka Public Schools (27)
- Garden City (18)
- Lawrence (18)
- Geary County Schools (15)
- Manhattan-ogden (14)
- Derby (13)
- De Soto (13)
- Salina (13)
- Goddard (12)
- Maize (12)
- Andover (11)
- Dodge City (11)
- Gardner Edgerton (11)
- Spring Hill (11)
- Hutchinson Public Schools (10)
- Auburn-washburn (9)
- Haysville (9)
- Arkansas City (8)
- Emporia (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas 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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