Serving 23 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Dessie Scott School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in KY)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dessie Scott School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dessie Scott School's student population of 23 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
23 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Year Founded
1902
Campus Size
120 acres
School Motto
Changing Lives and Restoring Hope
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dessie Scott School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
4%
11%
White
87%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
55%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Wolfe County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Dessie Scott School?
23 students attend Dessie Scott School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Dessie Scott School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dessie Scott School?
Dessie Scott School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dessie Scott School offer ?
Dessie Scott School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dessie Scott School part of?
Dessie Scott School is part of Wolfe County School District.
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