District Overview
Headquartered at 2168 Frankfort Pike in Georgetown, Kentucky, Scott County Schools serves as a vital educational hub within the greater Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. Classified as an active, traditional public school district in a fringe town setting, the system provides a continuous educational pathway spanning from prekindergarten through 12th grade. Across its 17 operational schools, the district offers structured learning environments tailored to early childhood development, foundational elementary instruction, and rigorous secondary education, maintaining strong community connections through its central administrative network and public online portal.

The district supports a student body of nearly 9,800 children, reflecting a dynamic dynamic of learners across all primary and secondary grade levels. To foster an enriching academic environment, Scott County Schools maintains a substantial professional workforce of nearly 2,880 full-time equivalent staff members. This instructional framework is anchored by approximately 1,286 full-time teachers and 227 instructional aides, working alongside a comprehensive team of over 1,360 operational and support personnel. This dedicated staffing infrastructure ensures that students benefit from focused classroom instruction, personalized learning support, and essential school services designed to prepare them for post-secondary success.
17
Total Schools
9,830
Total Students
1,285.8
Full-Time Teachers
7.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Scott County
Demographic Student Count
White7,250
Hispanic1,173
Black668
Asian89
Two or More632
American Indian6
Pacific Islander12
  • White
    7,250 (73.8%)
  • Hispanic
    1,173 (11.9%)
  • Black
    668 (6.8%)
  • Two or More
    632 (6.4%)
  • Asian
    89 (0.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    12 (0.1%)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Scott County
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary9
Middle3
High4
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:17
Students:9,830*
Teachers (FTE):1,285.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.6
Schools in Scott County
Found 17 Schools