For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,523 students in Scottsburg, IN (there are , serving 130 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Scottsburg, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Scottsburg, IN are Johnson Elementary School, Vienna-finley Elementary School and Scottsburg Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scottsburg, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Scottsburg have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public schools.
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).
Best Public Schools in Scottsburg, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4235 E Sr 256
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8923
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8923
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: #22.
Vienna-finley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
445 Ivan Rogers Dr
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8925
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8925
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Scottsburg Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #55.
Scottsburg Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
425 S 3rd St
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8926
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8926
Grades: 6-8
| 576 students
Rank: n/an/a
500 S. Gardner St.
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8921
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8921
Grades: PK
| 101 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Scottsburg, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Scottsburg, IN include Johnson Elementary School, Vienna-finley Elementary School and Scottsburg Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Scottsburg?
6 public schools are located in Scottsburg.
What percentage of students in Scottsburg go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Scottsburg are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Scottsburg?
Scottsburg public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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