Total enrollment
941
-23 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
Scott County
Kansas · Public K-12
The 4 public K-12 schools in Scott County cover all standard grade bands (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high), with combined enrollment around 945.
4-year change in Scott County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
5,027
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
945
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$68,839
Above Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
53.0%
Above Kansas avg
Elementary
1
230 students
Middle
1
409 students
High
2
306 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Scott County Public Schools
945 students · 1 district 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+
28.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.7%
civilian labor
Median age
38
24.5% under 18
Test scores in Scott County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Kansas state average: 44.5%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- Scott City High· 38.6%
- Scott City Middle· 37.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott City Middle | Scott City | Middle | 03-08 | 409 | · |
| Scott City High | Scott City | High | 09-12 | 302 | · |
| Scott City Lower Elem | Scott City | Elementary | PK-02 | 230 | · |
| Scott Community Learning Center | Scott City | High | 07-12 | 4 | · |
Cities in Scott County
About Scott County
Scott County is a rural-scale Kansas county of about 5,027 residents, home to 4 public schools and roughly 945 students.
Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $68,839, roughly 29% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Scott County covers 1 elementary school (230 students), 1 middle school (409), and 2 high schools (306).
Scott County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 945 students on its own.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Scott County has stayed largely flat since SY 2020-21, moving from about 964 students to 941.
On this page, the community for Scott County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data