Public schools in Scottsburg, IN
5 open public schools with an address in Scottsburg, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,337
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Indiana median 14.8:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Scottsburg public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Scottsburg, IN: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,337 students, an average of 467 per school. The largest campus is Scottsburg Senior High School (678 students), and the largest elementary school is Scottsburg Elem School (493).
Every listed school belongs to Scott County School District 2. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, similar to the statewide school median of 14.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 56% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Scottsburg
Elementary schools in Scottsburg
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Elementary School Scott County School District 2 | PK–05 | 219 | 11.2:1 | |
| Scottsburg Elem School Scott County School District 2 | PK–05 | 493 | 17.9:1 | |
| Vienna-Finley Elementary School Scott County School District 2 | KG–05 | 391 | 16.3:1 |
Middle schools in Scottsburg
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsburg Middle School Scott County School District 2 | 06–08 | 556 | 14.4:1 |
High schools in Scottsburg
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsburg Senior High School Scott County School District 2 | 09–12 | 678 | 14.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White91.4%
- Hispanic4.7%
- Black0.7%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Scottsburg schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,337 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Scottsburg
How many public schools are in Scottsburg, IN?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Scottsburg: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,337 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Scottsburg?
All listed public schools with an address in Scottsburg belong to Scott County School District 2. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Scottsburg?
Scottsburg Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Scottsburg, with 678 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Scottsburg?
No school with an address in Scottsburg is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Indiana.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Scottsburg schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Scottsburg public schools is 14.7:1, similar to the Indiana school median of 14.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Scottsburg guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Indiana cities