For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,137 students in Scott County, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Scott County, IN are Scottsburg Senior High School and Austin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Scott County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the Indiana average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Scottsburg Senior High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Scott County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Scottsburg Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 S Gardner
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8927
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8927
Grades: 9-12
| 730 students
Rank: #22.
Austin High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Hwy 31
Austin, IN 47102
(812) 794-8730
Austin, IN 47102
(812) 794-8730
Grades: 9-12
| 407 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Scott County, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Scott County, IN include Scottsburg Senior High School and Austin High School.
How many public high schools are located in Scott County?
2 public high schools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Scott County include: Austin High School vs. Scottsburg Senior High School, Scottsburg Senior High School vs. Austin High School
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