Serving 136 students in grades 7-12, Scott Co. Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scott Co. Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Scott Co. Central High School's student population of 136 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Scott Co. Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scott Co. Central High School is 0.50, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1521 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
19%
15%
White
68%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scott Co. Central High School's ranking?
Scott Co. Central High School is ranked #1521 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Scott Co. Central High School often compared to?
Scott Co. Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oran High School, Scott Co. Central Elementary School, Sikeston Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Scott Co. Central High School?
The graduation rate of Scott Co. Central High School is 80%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Scott Co. Central High School?
136 students attend Scott Co. Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Scott Co. Central High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scott Co. Central High School?
Scott Co. Central High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Scott Co. Central High School offer ?
Scott Co. Central High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Scott Co. Central High School part of?
Scott Co. Central High School is part of Scott County Central School District.
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