Enrollment
1,392
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Georgetown, KY
Scott County High School
Federal NCES profile for Scott County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210526001283
👥 S:T ratio 13
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scott County High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #12 of 15
- public schools in Georgetown · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Scott County High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scott County High School ranks #12 of 15 public schools in Georgetown, KY.
School address
District: Scott County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210526001283 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Scott County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Scott County High School
Scott County High School is a large high school in Georgetown, Kentucky, enrolling 1,392 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.8:1 is larger than about 96% of Kentucky schools and 43% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 37.0% free-meal eligibility runs 38% below the Kentucky average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,392 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 68 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #57, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 43/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 464 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 344 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,392 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Georgetown's high schools, it stands alongside Great Crossing High School (1,677 students): Scott County High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.8:1 vs 21.8:1).
Scott County also operates Great Crossing High School (1,677 students) and Scott County Middle School (837 students) alongside Scott County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Scott County High School compares
Scott County High School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 43% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 38% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,392 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,392
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 96% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,428
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
245
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 74.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Scott County High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scott County, which includes Scott County High School.
$11,428
Per student
-13%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 50.1%
Federal 12.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Scott County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Crossing High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scott County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Royal Spring Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creekside Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scott County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,677
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Georgetown
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,392 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Scott County High School
How many students attend Scott County High School?
Scott County High School has 1,392 students enrolled. It is a high school in Georgetown, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scott County High School is 21.8:1, which is 43% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scott County High School?
37.0% of students at Scott County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scott County High School?
The largest demographic group at Scott County High School is White at 74.4% of enrollment, in Georgetown, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scott County High School?
Scott County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Scott County High School rank among public schools in Georgetown?
By Resource Investment Index, Scott County High School ranks #12 of 15 public schools in Georgetown, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Georgetown on the city page.
Is Scott County High School a good school?
Scott County High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Scott County?
Besides Scott County High School, Scott County also operates Great Crossing High School (1,677 students), Scott County Middle School (837 students), and Royal Spring Middle School (719 students). See the Scott County district page for the complete list.
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