- Enrollment
- 1,677
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210526001283
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 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 32/100 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
- 32
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+156 students YoY
Scott County High School grew from 1,197 students in 2022-23 to 1,353 in 2023-24 (+13.0%).
Teacher FTE added 64.8 → 67.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+156 students YoY 210526001283 · Georgetown, KY High · MID · TRAD
1,392 enr · 21.8:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Great Crossing High School (1,677 students)
Scott County High School grew from 1,197 students in 2022-23 to 1,353 in 2023-24 (+13.0%). Teacher FTE added 64.8 → 67.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Scott County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Great Crossing
Great Crossing High School
1,677 students
- This school
Scott County High School
1,392 students
- Scott County M
Scott County Middle School
837 students
- Royal Spring M
Royal Spring Middle School
719 students
- Western Elemen 623
Western Elementary School
623 students
- Creekside Elem 574
Creekside Elementary
574 students
What this shows Scott County High School reports 1,392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scott County High School compares
Scott County High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,100
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Scott County reports $12,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,392 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,197 (2022-23) → 1,353 (2023-24), up 156.
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 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.