Scott County, KY - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Scott County

Scott County Schools is a public district serving a growing area in north-central Kentucky. With about 10,000 students across seventeen schools, it is a mid-sized system for its grade band, offering a fairly wide range of school settings from a downtown Georgetown building to newer elementary schools in developing subdivisions.

The student body is predominantly white, with a substantial Hispanic population and a smaller Black population, and a modest share of students who identify as two or more races. State testing data from the most recent school year shows a mixed picture. In English language arts, the district performs at a solid level: proficiency rates climb from the low to mid-range in the early elementary grades to a mid-range peak in sixth and seventh grade, then drop back slightly in eighth grade. Math results are softer across the board, with proficiency rates landing in the lower to middle range at every grade level tested. Science and social studies results are more uneven, with proficiency rates in the lower third at the tested grade levels. A parent considering the district should note that math performance, in particular, is an area where proficiency is lower than in reading at every grade, and that science and social studies results also are on the weaker side.

The district offers a typical public school portfolio, with multiple elementary schools feeding into several middle schools and two comprehensive high schools. The inclusion of Elkhorn Crossing School, which is described as a career and technical education center, signals a pathway for high school students who want focused vocational training alongside their academic coursework. This kind of program is a strength for families looking for alternatives to a strictly college-preparatory track.

Housing in Scott County is above the state median home value, and rents are also above that mark. The county has a mix of towns: Georgetown is the county seat and the largest population center, home to Toyota's big assembly plant, which has fueled considerable growth and a steady job base. Sadieville, Stamping Ground, and Corinth are smaller, more rural communities, and Midway, partly in Woodford County, is a historic small town. This variety means a family could choose a home in a new subdivision near Georgetown's amenities or on a larger lot in a more rural part of the county, all within the same district. Housing is not inexpensive here, but values have been relatively stable, with a modest year-over-year increase.

Student economic data, such as the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals, was not available, so it is hard to assess the district's level of need from that angle. Information on discipline rates, chronic absenteeism, and teacher staffing was also missing, which limits a full picture of the school environment.

The district sits as the sole public school system in Scott County, so the neighbor comparison data does not provide a contrast among multiple local districts; the county has only this one. This means families choosing among public schools are choosing within this district, deciding among its individual schools rather than between competing systems.

Overall, Scott County Schools offers a familiar, growing-suburban public school experience with a useful career-technical option at the high school level. Its academic results are stronger in reading than in math and science, and the district is part of a county with an active economy and above-average housing costs. Families who place a priority on understanding the district's math and science performance should look into these subjects further with individual schools.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

9,873

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 11%

Black 7%

White 75%

Asian 1%

Two+ 6%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

32%

57%

Gr 4

39%

63%

Gr 5

43%

68%

Gr 6

53%

73%

Gr 7

50%

73%

Gr 8

39%

65%

Math

Gr 3

27%

51%

Gr 4

27%

54%

Gr 5

31%

48%

Gr 6

33%

56%

Gr 7

29%

62%

Gr 8

32%

62%

Science

Gr 4

27%

44%

Gr 7

22%

46%

Social studies

Gr 5

25%

45%

Gr 8

32%

62%

source_specific:wri

Gr 5

34%

57%

Gr 8

53%

78%

Schools in this District

17 schools are officially reported under this district.

Western Elementary School

Eastern Elementary School

Garth Elementary School

Georgetown Middle School

Scott County High School

Stamping Ground Elementary School

Scott County Middle School

Southern Elementary School

Northern Elementary School

Anne Mason Elementary School

Royal Spring Middle School

Scott County Preschool

Elkhorn Crossing School

Lemons Mill Elementary School

Phoenix Horizon Community

Great Crossing High School

Creekside Elementary

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

39%

Grade 3

40%

Grade 4

40%

Grade 5

45%

Grade 6

47%

Grade 7

48%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

45%

Grade 3

51%

Grade 4

56%

Grade 5

64%

Grade 6

62%

Grade 7

54%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

35%

Grade 4

35%

Grade 7

Social Studies

2 grades reported

35%

Grade 5

49%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$336,315

Year-over-year change+2.1%

Range across 7 ZIP codes$158K to $368K

vs. state typical1.45x

vs. national typical0.91x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (7 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
40324	Georgetown	$338K	+4.2%	52.8%
40370	Sadieville	$323K	-0.5%	22.4%
40379	Stamping Ground	$351K	+0.3%	20.9%
40347	Midway	$368K	-1.8%	1.6%
40511	Lexington	$314K	+1.8%	1.5%
41010	Corinth	$158K	-9.8%	0.8%
40383	Versailles	$360K	-2.9%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,518/mo

Year-over-year change+3.2%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$1,509 to $1,845/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
40324	Georgetown	$1,509	+3.2%	52.8%
40511	Lexington	$1,845	+4.1%	1.5%
40383	Versailles	$1,770	+7.1%	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,697/mo

Home price / national median income4.0x

Annual rent / national median income21.8%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$179/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$232,231 (-0.3% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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