Scott County School District

704 S. College
Scott City, KS 67871
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Scott County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 941 students in Scott County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Scott County School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,341 Schools
# Students
941 Students
477,077 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Scott County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#182 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
31%
31%
28%
32%
37%
31%
(21-22)
85-89%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.58
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
32%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
64%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,043 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,295. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,335 is less than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has declined by 45% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,043
$16,295
Spending / Student
$15,335
$17,212

Best Scott County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scott City Lower Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
410 East 8th
Scott City, KS 67871
(620) 872-7660
Gr: PK-2 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Scott City Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
809 W Ninth
Scott City, KS 67871
(620) 872-7640
Gr: 3-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Scott City High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
712 Main
Scott City, KS 67871
(620) 872-7620
Gr: 9-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Scott County School District?
Scott County School District manages 3 public schools serving 941 students.
What is the rank of Scott County School District?
Scott County School District is ranked #177 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County School District?
64% of Scott County School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Scott County School District?
Scott County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Scott County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,335 is less than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has declined by 45% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 941 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in KS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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