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#616 of 635 schools in WV

Scott High School

High School · Boone County Schools · Madison, WV

A Boone County Schools high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1 Skyhawk Pl, Madison, WV 25130

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
College Readiness2.6Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation1.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
District spending per student$15,630
Chronic Absenteeism61.6%

Students at Scott High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 32% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
17%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
17%
2019
Math
17%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 25 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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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The neighborhood

Where Scott 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated929/100K

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

$51,316

Median home value

$98,200

Median rent

$1,059/mo

College educated

19.5%

Homeownership

70.4%

Poverty rate

16.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
1.2% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·17 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 in BOONE COUNTY SCHOOLS

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sherman High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.49–12Not available325Compare →
Van Junior/senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.76–12Not available152Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Boone County Schools

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#12 of 12
District spending per student
$15,630NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Scott High School

Scott High School is a public high school in Madison, WV, part of Boone County Schools, serving approximately 562 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #616 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Scott High School

What grades does Scott High School serve?

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

How many students attend Scott High School?

Scott High School has an enrollment of approximately 562 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Scott High School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Scott High School rank in WV?

Scott High School ranks #616 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Scott High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Scott High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Scott High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Scott High School a charter school?

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

Is Scott High School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
562
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Boone County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
61.6%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 25130)
3,347
Area average commute
17.7 min
Area median age
43.3
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 25130; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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