- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Huntsville, TN
Scott High School
Federal NCES profile for Scott High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470372001539
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scott High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Tennessee schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Huntsville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 653
- students enrolled
Scott High School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scott High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Huntsville, TN.
School address
District: Scott County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470372001539 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Scott High School held near 706 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.3 → 51.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 470372001539 · Huntsville, TN High · MID · TRAD
653 enr · 12.6:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Burchfield Elementary (431 students)
Scott High School held near 706 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.3 → 51.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Scott High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Scott High School
653 students
- Burchfield Ele
Burchfield Elementary
431 students
- Huntsville Ele
Huntsville Elementary
364 students
- Huntsville Mid
Huntsville Middle School
268 students
- Fairview Eleme 260
Fairview Elementary
260 students
- Robbins Elemen 249
Robbins Elementary
249 students
What this shows Scott High School reports 653 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scott High School compares
Scott High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 653 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
653
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 22% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.2%
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
$11,976
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.4 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 97.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 97.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.1, Scott High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Scott County reports $11,976 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scott High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burchfield Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huntsville Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huntsville Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robbins Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scott High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~653 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scott High School
How many students attend Scott High School?
Scott High School has 653 students enrolled. It is a high school in Huntsville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 719 (2022-23) → 706 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scott High School is 12.6:1, which is 18% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scott High School?
The largest demographic group at Scott High School is White at 97.4% of enrollment, in Huntsville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scott High School?
Scott High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Huntsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Scott High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Huntsville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Scott County?
Besides Scott High School, Scott County also operates Burchfield Elementary (431 students), Huntsville Elementary (364 students), and Huntsville Middle School (268 students). See the Scott County district page for the complete list.