Total enrollment
5,627
-94 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
Scott County
Mississippi · Public K-12
The 12 public K-12 schools in Scott County cover all standard grade bands (3 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high), with combined enrollment around 5,627.
7-year change in Scott County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
11
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
32%
was 38%
% Hispanic
28%
was 17%
% Black
35%
was 41%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
12
2 districts
Enrollment
5,627
NCES CCD
Median income
$48,786
Below Mississippi avg
Free/reduced lunch
95.2%
Above Mississippi avg
Elementary
3
1,759 students
Middle
3
1,183 students
High
4
1,145 students
Combined / other
2
1,540 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Scott County School District
3,989 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+
13.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.5%
civilian labor
Median age
36
28.2% under 18
Test scores in Scott County
Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 11 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Lake Elementary School· 65.1%
- Sebastopol Attendance Center· 60.7%
- Morton High School· 53.1%
- Lake High School· 48.9%
- Lake Middle School· 41.2%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Hawkins Middle School· 22.4%
- Forest High School· 28.2%
- Bettye Mae Jack Middle School· 28.3%
- Forest Elementary· 30.0%
- Morton Elementary School· 36.4%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Central Attendance Center | Forest | Combined | PK-12 | 856 | · |
| Forest Elementary | Forest | Elementary | PK-04 | 740 | · |
| Morton Elementary School | Morton | Elementary | PK-04 | 686 | · |
| Sebastopol Attendance Center | Sebastopol | Combined | PK-12 | 684 | · |
| Bettye Mae Jack Middle School | Morton | Middle | 05-08 | 486 | · |
| Morton High School | Morton | High | 09-12 | 476 | · |
| Hawkins Middle School | Forest | Middle | 05-08 | 460 | · |
| Forest High School | Forest | High | 09-12 | 438 | · |
| Lake Elementary School | Lake | Elementary | PK-04 | 333 | · |
| Lake Middle School | Lake | Middle | 05-08 | 237 | · |
| Lake High School | Lake | High | 09-12 | 231 | · |
| FOREST SCOTT CO VOC TECH CENTER | Forest | High | 10-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Scott County
About Scott County
Across the rural-scale Mississippi county of Scott County of about 27,718 residents, the public-school footprint covers 12 schools and about 5,627 students.
In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $48,786, about 14% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 17%.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Scott County comprises 3 elementary schools (1,759 students), 3 middle schools (1,183), 4 high schools (1,145), and 2 combined or other schools.
Scott County School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 3,989 students on its own.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Scott County has held roughly steady since SY 2017-18, moving from about 5,721 students to 5,627. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment grew from 17% to 28%.
On allk12, the community for Scott County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
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Scott County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data