Scott County Schools & Education
Scott County, Mississippi
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
10/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
81.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
81.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,622
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,954
School Score
10/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 27/100
State Score Position
#77
of 81 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Scott County
Measured School Summary
Scott County faces educational challenges with a school score of 10/100 and a graduation rate of 81.3%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,622 per pupil, Scott County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 64% below the Mississippi average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 5.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Scott County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
12 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
10/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #77 of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data.
Completion
81.3%
5.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,622
$332 below the state average
School coverage
12
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Scott County has 12 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Scott County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST carries most of the listed public-school system, with 9 of 12 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#77
of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data. The county score is 17 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST
Elementary to high school visible
3,989 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
FOREST MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST
Elementary to high school visible
1,645 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST is the largest listed district slice, with 9 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Scott County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Scott County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Scott County, Mississippi
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Balanced Schooling Options in Scott County
Scott County manages 12 public schools for a student population of 5,634. The infrastructure includes a mix of four high schools, three middle schools, and three elementary schools organized into two districts.
Scott County and Forest Municipal Lead Education
The Scott County School District is the largest, managing nine schools and 3,989 students. The Forest Municipal School District supports another 1,645 students, and there are currently no charter schools in operation.
Equal Mix of Town and Rural Schools
The county splits its 12 schools evenly between town and rural settings, with an average enrollment of 512. Scott Central Attendance Center is the largest campus with 898 students, while Forest Elementary serves 707.
School Overview
Total Schools
12
in Scott County
Reported Enrollment
5,634
12 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Scott County
SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST
GuideFOREST MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST
12 Public Schools in Scott County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT CENTRAL ATTENDANCE CENTER | Record | SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST | FOREST, 39074Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 898 |
| FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | FOREST MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST | FOREST, 39074Town: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 707 |
| MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST | MORTON, 39117Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 682 |
| SEBASTOPOL ATTENDANCE CENTER | Record | SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST | SEBASTOPOL, 39359Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 660 |
| BETTYE MAE JACK MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST | MORTON, 39117Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 535 |
| HAWKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | FOREST MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST | FOREST, 39074Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 474 |
| MORTON HIGH SCHOOL | Record | SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST | MORTON, 39117Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 469 |
| FOREST HIGH SCHOOL | Record | FOREST MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST | FOREST, 39074Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 464 |
| LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST | Lake, 39092Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 280 |
| LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST | LAKE, 39092Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 244 |
| LAKE HIGH SCHOOL | Record | SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST | Lake, 39092Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 221 |
| FOREST SCOTT CO VOC TECH CENTER | Record | SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST | FOREST, 39074Town: Distant | 10–12 | Vocational | 0 |
SCOTT CENTRAL ATTENDANCE CENTER
SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST
FOREST, 39074 / Rural: Distant
FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FOREST MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST
FOREST, 39074 / Town: Distant
MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST
MORTON, 39117 / Town: Distant
SEBASTOPOL ATTENDANCE CENTER
SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST
SEBASTOPOL, 39359 / Rural: Remote
BETTYE MAE JACK MIDDLE SCHOOL
SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST
MORTON, 39117 / Town: Distant
HAWKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL
FOREST MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST
FOREST, 39074 / Rural: Fringe
FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
FOREST MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST
FOREST, 39074 / Town: Distant
FOREST SCOTT CO VOC TECH CENTER
SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST
FOREST, 39074 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,622
State avg $5,954
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Schools in Scott County, Mississippi — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Scott County, Mississippi?
Scott County manages 12 public schools for a student population of 5,634. The infrastructure includes a mix of four high schools, three middle schools, and three elementary schools organized into two districts.
What are the major school districts in Scott County, Mississippi?
The Scott County School District is the largest, managing nine schools and 3,989 students. The Forest Municipal School District supports another 1,645 students, and there are currently no charter schools in operation.
What is the school experience like in Scott County?
The county splits its 12 schools evenly between town and rural settings, with an average enrollment of 512. Scott Central Attendance Center is the largest campus with 898 students, while Forest Elementary serves 707.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.