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#420 of 1,284 schools in KY

Top 33% in state

Allen County-scottsville High School

High School · Allen County · Scottsville, KY

A high school in Scottsville, KY where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1545 Bowling Green Rd, Scottsville, KY 42164

  • Math 51% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 49% proficient (2025)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.7Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency50% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+5.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
College Readiness6.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation16.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$12,352
Chronic Absenteeism25.8%

Students at Allen County-scottsville High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency51%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency49%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 26 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
38%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
34%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
28%
ELA
43%
2012
Math
34%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
21%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
50%
2025
Math
51%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

58.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Allen County-scottsville High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated823/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Scottsville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$58,336

Median home value

$180,100

Median rent

$747/mo

College educated

17.1%

Homeownership

74.2%

Poverty rate

15%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42164; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
16.3% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·33 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Patriot AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.1 mi85Compare →
East End Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–112.1 mi22Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Allen County

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$12,352NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Allen County-scottsville High School is listed in Allen County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Allen County-scottsville High School

Allen County-scottsville High School is a public high school in Scottsville, KY, part of Allen County, serving approximately 879 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #420 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Allen County-scottsville High School

What grades does Allen County-scottsville High School serve?

Allen County-scottsville High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Allen County-scottsville High School?

Allen County-scottsville High School has an enrollment of approximately 879 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Allen County-scottsville High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Allen County-scottsville High School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Allen County-scottsville High School rank in KY?

Allen County-scottsville High School ranks #420 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Allen County-scottsville High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Allen County-scottsville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Allen County-scottsville High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Allen County-scottsville High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Allen County-scottsville High School a charter school?

No, Allen County-scottsville High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Allen County-scottsville High School a Title I school?

No, Allen County-scottsville High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Allen County-scottsville High School?

58.1% of students at Allen County-scottsville High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
879
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Allen County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.8%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 42164)
17,416
Area average commute
25.4 min
Area median age
41.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 42164; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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