Top Rankings
Scott County School District 2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,625 students in Scott County School District 2. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Scott County School District 2 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (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 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,921 Schools
# Students
2,625 Students
1,035,547 Students
# Teachers
179 Teachers
65,651 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Scott County School District 2, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 398 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 80-84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#112 out of 400 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.55
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
93 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
15 Students
135,515 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
2,438 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
93%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
58 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
111
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
221
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
225
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
225
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
206
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
178
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
197
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
190
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
167
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
179
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
196
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
188
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
189
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
144
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
9
1,957
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,970 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,031 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,970
$13,148
Spending / Student
$12,031
$12,780
Best Scott County School District 2 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Johnson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4235 E Sr 256
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8923
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8923
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Rank: #22.
Vienna-finley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
445 Ivan Rogers Dr
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8925
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8925
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rank: #33.
Lexington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7980 E Walnut St
Lexington, IN 47138
(812) 752-8924
Lexington, IN 47138
(812) 752-8924
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
Rank: #44.
Scottsburg Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 S Gardner
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8927
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8927
Grades: 9-12
| 726 students
Rank: #55.
Scottsburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
49 N Hyland St
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8922
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8922
Grades: PK-5
| 485 students
Rank: #66.
Scottsburg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
425 S 3rd St
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8926
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8926
Grades: 6-8
| 537 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Scott County School District 2?
Scott County School District 2 manages 6 public schools serving 2,625 students.
What is the rank of Scott County School District 2?
Scott County School District 2 is ranked #123 out of 398 school districts in Indiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County School District 2?
93% of Scott County School District 2 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Scott County School District 2?
Scott County School District 2 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Scott County School District 2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,031 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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