At a glance
Reported students
1,392
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
70
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky high enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 441 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
535
Scott County High School: 1,392 reported students.
State peer staffing position
90th percentile
19.9:1 reported; state peer median 15.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,199
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64.04
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.7:1
What the reported data says about Scott County High School
Scott County High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Georgetown. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Scott County. NCES reports 1,392 students for 2024–25.
Among 441 high schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 191 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.9:1, above the Kentucky median of 15.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (74.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.8%). English learners represent 2.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 14 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Scott County High School
- 1How do the reported 19.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 70 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.4%
- Hispanic10.8%
- Black8.1%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
14 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Scott County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Great Crossing High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,677 reported students
Phoenix Horizon Community
High · Grades 06–12
83 reported students
Elkhorn Crossing School
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Scott County Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
837 reported students
Royal Spring Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
719 reported students
Western Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
623 reported students
Public schools near Scott County High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Horizon Community High · Scott County | 06–12 | 83 | under 0.1 mi |
| Great Crossing High School High · Scott County | 09–12 | 1,677 | 1.8 mi |
| Elkhorn Crossing School High · Scott County | 09–12 | 0 | 2.1 mi |
| The Stables High · Fayette County | 08–12 | 33 | 5.2 mi |
| Future Forward Education & Career Center High · Franklin County | 06–12 | 37 | 8.4 mi |
| Locust Trace AgriScience Center High · Fayette County | 09–12 | 0 | 8.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Scott County High School
What grades does Scott County High School serve?
Scott County High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Scott County.
How many students attend Scott County High School?
Scott County High School reported 1,392 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 441 Kentucky high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,199 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Scott County High School?
The calculated ratio is 19.9:1, based on 1,392 students and 70 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 15.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Scott County High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Scott County High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Scott County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Scott County High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Scott County High School in?
Scott County High School is part of Scott County, based in Georgetown, KY, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Scott County High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Phoenix Horizon Community (under 0.1 mi), Great Crossing High School (1.8 mi), Elkhorn Crossing School (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.