Scott County Central High School is a high school at 20794 US Highway 61 Sikeston, Missouri, Scott County, Missouri. The school colors are orange, black, and white, and the mascot is the Braves. The High School has an enrollment of 151.
Serving 108 students in grades 7-12, Scott Co. Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scott Co. Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Scott Co. Central High School's student population of 108 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
108 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
School Rankings
Scott Co. Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scott Co. Central High School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1356 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
19%
15%
White
62%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Scott County Central School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scott Co. Central High School's ranking?
Scott Co. Central High School is ranked #1356 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Scott Co. Central High School often compared to?
Scott Co. Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oran High School, Scott Co. Central Elementary School, Sikeston Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Scott Co. Central High School?
The graduation rate of Scott Co. Central High School is 80%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Scott Co. Central High School?
108 students attend Scott Co. Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Scott Co. Central High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scott Co. Central High School?
Scott Co. Central High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Scott Co. Central High School offer ?
Scott Co. Central High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Scott Co. Central High School part of?
Scott Co. Central High School is part of Scott County Central School District.
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