Top Rankings
Scott County School District 2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,749 students in Scott County School District 2. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Scott County School District 2 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,903 Schools
# Students
2,749 Students
1,030,089 Students
# Teachers
173 Teachers
67,337 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Scott County School District 2, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#105 out of 395 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Graduation Rate
82%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
92%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,430 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,217. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,489 is less than the state median of $12,847. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,430
$13,217
Spending / Student
$11,489
$12,847
Best Scott County School District 2 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4235 E Sr 256
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8923
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8923
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7980 E Walnut St
Lexington, IN 47138
(812) 752-8924
Lexington, IN 47138
(812) 752-8924
Gr: PK-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Vienna-finley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
445 Ivan Rogers Dr
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8925
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8925
Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Scottsburg Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 S Gardner
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8927
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8927
Gr: 9-12 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Scottsburg Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
49 N Hyland St
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8922
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8922
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Scottsburg Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
425 S 3rd St
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8926
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8926
Gr: 6-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Scott County School District 2?
Scott County School District 2 manages 6 public schools serving 2,749 students.
What is the rank of Scott County School District 2?
Scott County School District 2 is ranked #114 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County School District 2?
92% of Scott County School District 2 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Scott County School District 2?
Scott County School District 2 has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Scott County School District 2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,489 is less than the state median of $12,847. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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