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 166 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Scott Co. Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scott Co. Central Elementary 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 Elementary School's student population of 166 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
166 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1958
School Rankings
Scott Co. Central Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scott Co. Central Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1426 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
11%
15%
White
77%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scott Co. Central Elementary School's ranking?
Scott Co. Central Elementary School is ranked #1426 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Scott Co. Central Elementary School often compared to?
Scott Co. Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scott Co. Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Scott Co. Central Elementary School?
166 students attend Scott Co. Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Scott Co. Central Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scott Co. Central Elementary School?
Scott Co. Central Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Scott Co. Central Elementary School offer ?
Scott Co. Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Scott Co. Central Elementary School part of?
Scott Co. Central Elementary School is part of Scott County Central School District.
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