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5.7 avg / 10

Scott Co School Dist School District

School District · Forest, Mississippi

Students: 4,015
Teachers (FTE): 296

Avg Rating

5.7

out of 10

Schools

8

2 elem, 2 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,252

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.6:1

How this district compares

Mississippi rank

#103 of 138

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.5

below Mississippi avg

Per-pupil spending

$10,252

$2,360 vs Mississippi median

District size

4,015 students

Larger than Mississippi median

About Scott Co School Dist

Scott Co School Dist is a Forest, Mississippi school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 4,015 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. The district invests $10,252 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.7/10, Scott Co School Dist demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Sebastopol Attendance Center, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.

In standardized testing, Scott Co School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 45.6% and ELA proficiency of 38.2%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Scott Co School Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 45.6%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 38.2%
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Scott Co School Dist with test data.

District Details

City
Forest
Total Enrollment
4,015
Teachers (FTE)
296
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Scott Co School Dist?

Scott Co School Dist has 8 schools in total — 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Scott Co School Dist?

The average composite rating for Scott Co School Dist is 5.7/10. 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 Co School Dist?

Scott Co School Dist spends $10,252 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Scott Co School Dist?

The average student-teacher ratio in Scott Co School Dist is 13.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Scott Co School Dist?

Sebastopol Attendance Center is the highest-rated school in Scott Co School Dist with a composite score of 7.4/10.

What are the test scores in Scott Co School Dist?

Across schools in Scott Co School Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Scott Co School Dist compare to other districts in Mississippi?

Scott Co School Dist has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Mississippi 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.7/10
Math Proficiency
45.6%
ELA Proficiency
38.2%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi 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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