Scott County School District

District Overview
Headquartered at 110 Commerce Loop in Forest, Mississippi, the Scott County School District serves as a primary educational pillar for a vibrant, rural remote community situated within the greater Jackson metropolitan area. Operating as an active, traditional public school system, the district manages nine school campuses that deliver seamless instruction from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Serving nearly 4,000 students across its early childhood, primary, and secondary grade levels, the district offers families in central Mississippi a cohesive academic trajectory backed by accessible leadership and a dedicated central administration reachable online at scott.k12.ms.us.

The district's student body reflects a rich cultural mix of 3,989 enrolled learners, including significant White, Black, Hispanic, and multiracial student populations evenly balanced between male and female students. To champion academic achievement and school safety, Scott County School District maintains a strong professional workforce comprising over 1,080 full-time equivalent team members. This robust staffing context includes 465 classroom teachers, 76 instructional aides, and more than 540 dedicated support personnel, providing an exceptional level of individual attention and institutional stability. For researchers, educators, and prospective residents, the district represents a compelling example of a well-resourced rural school system focused on community connection, expansive grade coverage, and personalized student success.
9
Total Schools
3,989
Total Students
465.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Scott County School District
Demographic Student Count
White1,684
Hispanic753
Black1,328
Asian5
Two or More213
American Indian6
  • White
    1,684 (42.2%)
  • Black
    1,328 (33.3%)
  • Hispanic
    753 (18.9%)
  • Two or More
    213 (5.3%)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.2%)
  • Asian
    5 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Scott County School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle2
High3
Other2
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:9
Students:3,989*
Teachers (FTE):465.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.6