Scott County School District
School District · Georgetown, Kentucky
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
16
9 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
9,873
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
16
9 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
9,873
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
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.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Scott County Middle School
Georgetown · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Garth Elementary School
Georgetown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Creekside Elementary
Georgetown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#113 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,100
$1,886 vs Kentucky median
District size
9,873 students
Much larger than Kentucky median
The short answer
Scott County ranks #113 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Scott County's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Scott County Middle School (7.7/10), Garth Elementary School (7.4/10), and Creekside Elementary (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.7/10 despite 32% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Scott County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Scott County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott County Middle School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Garth Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Creekside Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Great Crossing High School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Georgetown Middle School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Stamping Ground Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Scott County High School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Phoenix Horizon Community | 6.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Royal Spring Middle School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Western Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Scott County
Scott County is a Georgetown, Kentucky school district serving 16 schools.The district educates 9,873 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. District-level spending was $12,100 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Scott County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Scott County Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Scott County students show an average math proficiency of 45.8% and ELA proficiency of 54.6%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 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
16 schoolsElementary Schools9
Middle Schools3
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Georgetown
- Total Enrollment
- 9,873
- Teachers (FTE)
- 631
- District spending per student
- $12,100NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Scott County?
Scott County has 16 schools in total — 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 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 5.8/10. 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?
Scott County's district-level spending was $12,100 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?
The average student-teacher ratio in Scott County is 15.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Scott County?
Scott County Middle School is the highest-rated school in Scott County with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Scott County?
Across schools in Scott County with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Scott County compare to other districts in Kentucky?
Scott County has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.6%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Compare Scott County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Jefferson County (171)
- Fayette County (79)
- Kentucky Tech System (55)
- Warren County (34)
- Boone County (28)
- Hardin County (27)
- Bullitt County (25)
- Daviess County (24)
- Kenton County (22)
- Madison County (22)
- Oldham County (22)
- Pike County (20)
- Christian County (19)
- Laurel County (19)
- Hopkins County (18)
- Franklin County (16)
- Knox County (15)
- Floyd County (14)
- Jessamine County (14)
- Mccracken County (14)
- Pulaski County (14)
- Shelby County (14)
- Henderson County (13)
- Nelson County (13)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky 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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