Scott County School District
School District · Huntsville, Tennessee
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,505
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,505
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
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.
Fairview Elementary
Huntsville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Huntsville Elementary
Huntsville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Robbins Elementary
Robbins · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#38 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,976
+$565 vs Tennessee median
District size
2,505 students
Smaller than Tennessee median
The short answer
Scott County ranks #38 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Scott County's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fairview Elementary (9.3/10), Huntsville Elementary (7.5/10), and Robbins Elementary (7.2/10). 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 (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairview Elementary | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Huntsville Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Robbins Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Winfield Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Huntsville Middle School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Scott High School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Burchfield Elementary | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Scott County
Scott County is a Huntsville, Tennessee school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 2,505 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. District-level spending was $11,976 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Scott County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fairview Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Scott County students show an average math proficiency of 30.9% and ELA proficiency of 37.0%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
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
7 schoolsElementary Schools5
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Huntsville
- Total Enrollment
- 2,505
- Teachers (FTE)
- 193
- District spending per student
- $11,976NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 19.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Scott County?
Scott County has 7 schools in total — 5 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?
The average composite rating for Scott County is 7.2/10. 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 $11,976 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 13:1.
What is the top-rated school in Scott County?
Fairview Elementary is the highest-rated school in Scott County with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Scott County?
Across schools in Scott County with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Scott County compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Scott County has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee 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
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 30.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.0%
How we rate schools
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- Hamblen County (18)
- Hawkins County (18)
- Roane County (18)
- Dickson County (17)
- Sullivan County (17)
- Campbell County (16)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee 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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