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Scott County High School

High School · Scott County · Georgetown, KY

A high school in Georgetown, KY where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1080 Cardinal Drive, Georgetown, KY 40324

  • Math 47% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 54% proficient (2025)
  • 88.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency51% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected-3.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
College Readiness6.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate88%
AP Participation18.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.2:1
District spending per student$12,100
Chronic Absenteeism19.4%

Students at Scott County High School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

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2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency47%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency54%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
36%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
44%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
39%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
41%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
54%
2025
Math
47%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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

36.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Scott County 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,296/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Georgetown), 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

$83,012

Median home value

$262,700

Median rent

$1,188/mo

College educated

33.7%

Homeownership

69.7%

Poverty rate

11%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40324; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
18.1% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics29sports offered
15 boys'·14 girls'·42 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Phoenix Horizon CommunityEnrollment path unverified6.16–120.1 mi86Compare →
Great Crossing High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.99–121.8 mi1,700Compare →
Providence Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.3privateK–123.6 mi84Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Scott County

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#7 of 16
District spending per student
$12,100NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Scott County High School

Scott County High School is a public high school in Georgetown, KY, part of Scott County, serving approximately 1,353 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #662 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Scott County High School

What grades does Scott County High School serve?

Scott County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Scott County High School?

Scott County High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,353 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Scott County High School is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Scott County High School rank in KY?

Scott County High School ranks #662 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Scott County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Scott County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Scott County High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Scott County High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Scott County High School a charter school?

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

Is Scott County High School a Title I school?

No, Scott County High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Scott County High School?

36.9% of students at Scott County 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
1,353
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
67
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Scott County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.4%
4-Year Graduation
88.0%
Area population (ZIP 40324)
52,173
Area average commute
21.4 min
Area median age
35.2
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 40324; 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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