Total enrollment
5,999
-195 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
Scott County
Missouri · Public K-12
Scott County operates 22 public K-12 schools inside Missouri, with combined enrollment of approximately 5,999 (about 273 students per school). By grade band, the county runs 9 elementary, 4 middle, and 8 high schools.
4-year change in Scott County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
21
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 Missouri | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 32.5% | #85 of 100 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 5,999 | #27 of 101 | #1,167 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 21 | #25 of 101 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.6:1 | #66 of 101 | #771 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 77.8% | #9 of 101 | #527 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 44.4% | #20 of 99 | #1,319 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
37,933
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
22
9 districts
Enrollment
5,999
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$62,782
Above Missouri avg
Free/reduced lunch
77.8%
Above Missouri avg
Elementary
9
2,539 students
Middle
4
1,359 students
High
8
2,073 students
Combined / other
1
28 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
SIKESTON R-6
2,918 students · 9 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+
22.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.9%
civilian labor
Median age
40
24.0% under 18
Test scores in Scott County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 15 schools ranked. Missouri state average: 44.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- KELSO ELEM.· 60.9%
- ORAN HIGH SCHOOL· 50.7%
- SIKESTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL· 46.6%
- LEE HUNTER ELEM.· 42.0%
- SCOTT CITY MIDDLE· 37.9%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- SCOTT CO. ELEM.· 22.7%
- ORAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 25.6%
- CHAFFEE ELEM.· 27.0%
- SCOTT CO. CENTRAL ELEM.· 27.4%
- SIKESTON MIDDLE SCHOOL· 27.8%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIKESTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Sikeston | High | 09-12 | 955 | · |
| SIKESTON MIDDLE SCHOOL | Sikeston | Middle | 05-06 | 493 | · |
| SIKESTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Sikeston | Middle | 07-08 | 448 | · |
| SCOTT CO. ELEM. | Benton | Elementary | PK-05 | 410 | · |
| SIKESTON KINDERGARTEN CTR. | Sikeston | Elementary | PK-KG | 403 | · |
| LEE HUNTER ELEM. | Sikeston | Elementary | 01-04 | 369 | · |
| THOMAS W. KELLY HIGH | Benton | High | 09-12 | 297 | · |
| CHAFFEE ELEM. | Chaffee | Elementary | PK-06 | 293 | · |
| SCOTT CITY ELEM. | Scott City | Elementary | PK-04 | 282 | · |
| CHAFFEE JR.-SR. HIGH | Chaffee | High | 07-12 | 269 | · |
| SCOTT CITY HIGH | Scott City | High | 09-12 | 268 | · |
| SOUTHEAST ELEM. | Sikeston | Elementary | 01-04 | 250 | · |
| SCOTT CITY MIDDLE | Scott City | Middle | 05-08 | 223 | · |
| KELSO ELEM. | Benton | Elementary | PK-08 | 199 | · |
| SCOTT CO. MIDDLE | Benton | Middle | 06-08 | 195 | · |
| SCOTT CO. CENTRAL ELEM. | Sikeston | Elementary | PK-06 | 194 | · |
| ORAN HIGH SCHOOL | Oran | High | 07-12 | 165 | · |
| ORAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Oran | Elementary | KG-06 | 139 | · |
| SCOTT CO. CENTRAL HIGH | Sikeston | High | 07-12 | 108 | · |
| NEW DAWN SCHOOL | Sikeston | Combined | KG-12 | 28 | · |
| SIKESTON HOPE CTR. | Sikeston | High | 06-12 | 11 | · |
| SIKESTON CAREER TECH. CTR. | Sikeston | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Scott County
About Scott County
In Missouri, Scott County is a rural-scale county of about 37,933 residents. 22 public schools across the county instructs about 5,999 students between them.
For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $62,782, roughly 22% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Scott County is made up of 9 elementary schools (2,539 students), 4 middle schools (1,359), 8 high schools (2,073), and 1 combined or other schools.
SIKESTON R-6 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,918 students across Scott County.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Scott County has fell 3% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 6,194 students to 5,999.
On allk12, the community for Scott County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data