For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 9,873 students in Scott County, KY (there are , serving 446 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Scott County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Scott County, KY are Northern Elementary School, Western Elementary School and Scott County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Scott County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northern Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3600 Cincinnati Rd
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-3663
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-3663
Grades: K-5
| 442 students
Rank: #22.
Western Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1901 Frankfort Rd
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-1393
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-1393
Grades: K-5
| 590 students
Rank: #33.
Scott County Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1036 Cardinal Drive
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-7202
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-7202
Grades: 6-8
| 833 students
Rank: #44.
Garth Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 S Hamilton St
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-1170
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-1170
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
Rank: #55.
Great Crossing High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 Betsy Way
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 867-6662
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 867-6662
Grades: 9-12
| 1,700 students
Rank: #66.
Stamping Ground Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3233 Main St.
Stamping Ground, KY 40379
(502) 570-8800
Stamping Ground, KY 40379
(502) 570-8800
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
Rank: #77.
Eastern Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3407 Newtown Rd
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-0275
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-0275
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
Rank: #88.
Royal Spring Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
332 Champion Way
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 570-2390
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 570-2390
Grades: 6-8
| 693 students
Rank: #99.
Scott County High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1080 Cardinal Dr
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-4131
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-4131
Grades: 9-12
| 1,353 students
Rank: #1010.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 East Main Street Extended
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-3663
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-3663
Grades: K-5
| 600 students
Rank: #1111.
Georgetown Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
730 S Hamilton St
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-3805
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-3805
Grades: 6-8
| 588 students
Rank: #1212.
Anne Mason Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 Champion Way
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-3663
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-3663
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #1313.
Lemons Mill Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 School House Rd
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 867-6700
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 867-6700
Grades: K-5
| 533 students
Rank: #1414.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Fairfax Way
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-0772
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-0772
Grades: K-5
| 480 students
Rank: #1515.
Phoenix Horizon Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1076 Cardinal Lane
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-4057
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-4057
Grades: 6-12
| 86 students
Rank: n/an/a
Elkhorn Crossing School
Vocational School
2001 Frankfort Road
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 570-4920
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 570-4920
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1306 Long Lick Rd
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 868-0411
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 868-0411
Grades: PK
| 291 students
Scott County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1072 Cardinal Dr
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-4635
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-4635
Grades: 9
| 679 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Scott County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Scott County, KY include Northern Elementary School, Western Elementary School and Scott County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Scott County?
17 public schools are located in Scott County.
What percentage of students in Scott County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Scott County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Scott County include: Georgetown Middle School vs. Royal Spring Middle School, Royal Spring Middle School vs. Scott County Middle School, Scott County Middle School vs. Royal Spring Middle School
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