For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,236 students in Scott County School District 1. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Scott County School District 1 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
1,236 Students
1,029,704 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
67,292 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Scott County School District 1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 394 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50-54% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#318 out of 400 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Graduation Rate
50-54%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.56
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,659 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
31,157 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
43 Students
150,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
15%
# Black Students
7 Students
137,666 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
1,147 Students
650,927 Students
% White Students
93%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,062 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
31 Students
56,510 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
54
23,535
# Students in K Grade:
79
72,972
# Students in 1st Grade:
94
74,029
# Students in 2nd Grade:
92
76,464
# Students in 3rd Grade:
96
74,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
90
76,116
# Students in 5th Grade:
76
74,259
# Students in 6th Grade:
87
75,803
# Students in 7th Grade:
74
76,624
# Students in 8th Grade:
87
78,109
# Students in 9th Grade:
93
80,782
# Students in 10th Grade:
118
82,616
# Students in 11th Grade:
103
81,109
# Students in 12th Grade:
93
79,955
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,406
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,550 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,222. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,999 is less than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,550
$13,222
Spending / Student
$9,999
$12,852
Best Scott County School District 1 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Austin High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Hwy 31
Austin, IN 47102
(812) 794-8730
Austin, IN 47102
(812) 794-8730
Grades: 9-12
| 407 students
Rank: #22.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Hwy 31
Austin, IN 47102
(812) 794-8743
Austin, IN 47102
(812) 794-8743
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
Rank: #33.
Austin Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Hwy 31
Austin, IN 47102
(812) 794-8740
Austin, IN 47102
(812) 794-8740
Grades: 6-8
| 248 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Scott County School District 1?
Scott County School District 1 manages 3 public schools serving 1,236 students.
What is the rank of Scott County School District 1?
Scott County School District 1 is ranked #317 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County School District 1?
93% of Scott County School District 1 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Scott County School District 1?
Scott County School District 1 has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Scott County School District 1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,999 is less than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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