- Enrollment
- 1,677
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Georgetown, KY
Scott County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Scott County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210526001285
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scott County Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Georgetown · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Scott County Middle School has class sizes larger than 83% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scott County Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Georgetown, KY.
School address
District: Scott County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210526001285 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Scott County Middle School held near 833 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.9 → 45.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 210526001285 · Georgetown, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
837 enr · 17.8:1 · 32.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Great Crossing High School (1,677 students)
Scott County Middle School held near 833 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.9 → 45.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Scott County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Great Crossing
Great Crossing High School
1,677 students
- Scott County H
Scott County High School
1,392 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 837 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scott County Middle School compares
Scott County Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▼ 46% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 837 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
837
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
167
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.0, Scott County Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Crossing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Royal Spring Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekside Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scott County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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 middle schools in Georgetown
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~837 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scott County Middle School
How many students attend Scott County Middle School?
Scott County Middle School has 837 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Georgetown, KY. CCD year-over-year: 864 (2022-23) → 833 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scott County Middle School is 17.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scott County Middle School?
32.1% of students at Scott County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scott County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Scott County Middle School is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Georgetown, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scott County Middle School?
Scott County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Georgetown?
By Resource Investment Index, Scott County Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle 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 middle schools in Georgetown on the city page.
What other schools are in Scott County?
Besides Scott County Middle School, Scott County also operates Great Crossing High School (1,677 students), Scott County High School (1,392 students), and Royal Spring Middle School (719 students). See the Scott County district page for the complete list.