Total enrollment
3,870
-13 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Scott County
Indiana · Public K-12
Scott County reports 9 public K-12 schools and roughly 3,870 students enrolled, per NCES, with a mix of 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.
4-year change in Scott County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
9
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Scott County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Indiana | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 37.2% | #52 of 80 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,870 | #59 of 91 | #1,571 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 9 | #60 of 91 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.7:1 | #88 of 91 | #2,418 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 53.4% | #24 of 91 | #1,452 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 16.7% | #67 of 91 | #2,281 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Scott County school rankings
Residents
24,526
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
9
2 districts
Enrollment
3,870
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$56,352
Below Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
53.4%
Above Indiana avg
Elementary
5
1,953 students
Middle
2
810 students
High
2
1,107 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Scott County School District 2
2,542 students · 2 districts in Scott County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Scott County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
12.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.3%
civilian labor
Median age
41
23.2% under 18
Test scores in Scott County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Lexington Elementary School· 61.5%
- Johnson Elementary School· 44.5%
- Vienna-Finley Elementary School· 40.0%
- Scottsburg Middle School· 36.5%
- Scottsburg Elem School· 35.3%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Austin Middle School· 23.5%
- Austin Elementary School· 29.2%
- Scottsburg Elem School· 35.3%
- Scottsburg Middle School· 36.5%
- Vienna-Finley Elementary School· 40.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsburg Senior High School | Scottsburg | High | 09-12 | 678 | · |
| Austin Elementary School | Austin | Elementary | PK-05 | 645 | · |
| Scottsburg Middle School | Scottsburg | Middle | 06-08 | 556 | · |
| Scottsburg Elem School | Scottsburg | Elementary | PK-05 | 493 | · |
| Austin High School | Austin | High | 09-12 | 429 | · |
| Vienna-Finley Elementary School | Scottsburg | Elementary | KG-05 | 391 | · |
| Austin Middle School | Austin | Middle | 06-08 | 254 | · |
| Johnson Elementary School | Scottsburg | Elementary | PK-05 | 219 | · |
| Lexington Elementary School | Lexington | Elementary | PK-05 | 205 | · |
Cities in Scott County
About Scott County
In Indiana, Scott County is a low-population county of about 24,526 residents. 9 public schools across the county instructs about 3,870 students between them.
In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $56,352, roughly 13% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 11%. That income level is 20% below the Indiana median.
For a sense of the school types, Scott County is made up of 5 elementary schools (1,953 students), 2 middle schools (810), and 2 high schools (1,107).
Scott County School District 2 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,542 students across Scott County.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Scott County has held roughly steady since SY 2020-21, moving from about 3,883 students to 3,870.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Scott County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data