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7 schools in Scott County School District 2

Indiana · 2,643 students · 2 cities

Public K-12 schools in Scott County School District 2 number 7, teaching approximately 2,643 Indiana students (an average of 378 per school).

4-year change in Scott County School District 2

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,542
-144 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Scott County School District 2 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IndianaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
42.2%#72 of 147N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
2,643#104 of 286#3,615 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
7#74 of 286N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
14.9:1#157 of 285#5,410 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
55.9%#65 of 286#3,359 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
16.8%#171 of 235#6,020 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 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.

Inside Scott County School District 2

State test results across the district's 5 scored schools run from Lexington Elementary School at 59.2% proficient to Scottsburg Elem School at 37.4%, a gap of 21.8 points. That is the 69th widest gap among 117 Indiana districts with four or more scored schools.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About Scott County School District 2

Across 7 schools, Scott County School District 2 enrolls about 2,643 students in Indiana. By footprint it is a low-population district.

In terms of grade levels, Scott County School District 2 covers 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, Scott County School District 2 runs about 378 students per school, 31% noticeably below the state mean of roughly 549.

Five-year track record. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 5%: 2,686 students in SY 2020-21 versus 2,542 in SY 2024-25.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Scott County School District 2 discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Scott County School District 2?
Scott County School District 2 operates 7 public K-12 schools in Indiana, serving approximately 2,643 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Scott County School District 2?
Scott County School District 2 includes 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Scott County School District 2?
Scottsburg Senior High School is the largest public school in Scott County School District 2 by enrollment, with approximately 678 students.
What grade levels does Scott County School District 2 serve?
Scott County School District 2 serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 7 schools.
What cities does Scott County School District 2 serve?
Scott County School District 2 operates schools in Scottsburg, Lexington across Indiana.