Scott County School District 2

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Scottsburg, Indiana - 6 schools

An equity score of 70/100 ranks Scott County School District 2 #54 of 372 districts in Indiana (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,918 per pupil, Scott County School District 2 ranks #101 of 405 Indiana districts by per-pupil spending (Indiana districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

2,625
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$13,918
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Scott County School District 2 operates 6 public schools serving 2,625 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 combined, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Scott County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,918 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 405 Indiana districts by per-pupil spending. See how Indiana compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 25.1% local, 59.0% state, and 15.9% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 70/100, ranked #54 of 372 in Indiana against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 6 schools offering Advanced Placement (7 AP courses district-wide), a 292.6:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 34.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.3% White, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Lexington Elementary School, with a diversity index of 20.8/100.

Its largest campus is Scottsburg Senior High School, enrolling 678 students (27% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Lexington Elementary School, at 205 students, a 3x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Scottsburg Senior High School accounts for 25.8% of all Scott County School District 2 student enrollment

That concentration means Scott County School District 2-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: high. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Scott County School District 2 school enrollment varies 3.3× across entities

Scott County School District 2 school enrollment ranges from 205 students (lowest) to 678 students (highest), a spread of 473 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Scott County School District 2 reports 54.1% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share clears the 50% majority mark. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Scott County School District 2 student-counselor ratio is 293:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Scott County School District 2 is typically wider than the Scott County School District 2-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Scott County School District 2 chronic absenteeism rate is 34.8% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

15.9%
Federal
59.0%
State
25.1%
Local

Funding Equity

70
Equity Score
54 / 372
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 6 schools in Scott County School District 2.

White 91.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 1.1%
Multiracial 2.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 16.3/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Scott County School District 2's schools, below the Indiana average of 39.0.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Lexington Elementary School 20.8
  2. 2 Scottsburg Elem School 18.8
  3. 3 Scottsburg Senior High School 17.8
  4. 4 Scottsburg Middle School 16.0
  5. 5 Vienna-Finley Elementary School 12.2

Programs & Resources

1 / 6
Schools with AP
7 AP courses total
292.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
34.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Scott County School District 2

School Enrollment
Scottsburg Senior High School
678
Scottsburg Middle School
556
Scottsburg Elem School
493
Vienna-Finley Elementary School
391
Johnson Elementary School
219
Lexington Elementary School
205

How Scott County School District 2 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Indiana districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Danville Community School Corp Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Msd Steuben County Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Delaware Community School Corp Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Madison Consolidated Schools Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Western School Corporation Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Scott County School District 2's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Indiana

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Scott County School District 2?

Scott County School District 2 has 6 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 3 combined, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 2,625 students.

How much does Scott County School District 2 spend per student?

Scott County School District 2 spends $13,918 per student. The district has an equity score of 70/100, ranking #54 in Indiana.

What is the demographic composition of Scott County School District 2?

Scott County School District 2 students are 91.3% White, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% African American, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Scott County School District 2?

Scott County School District 2 has an equity score of 70/100, ranking #54 out of 372 districts in Indiana.