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Scott County Public Schools

Scott County, Mississippi

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

12

public schools

Total Enrollment

5,634

students

School Districts

2

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Scott County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Mississippi; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Scott County has 2 district entries. SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 9 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 5 listed communities. FOREST has the most listed schools, with 5 records.

Grade-level mix

High schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 4 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

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

Elementary3
Middle3
High4
Other2

2 School Districts in Scott County

SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST

9 schools
3,989 students

FOREST MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST

3 schools
1,645 students

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 data

Level

Showing 12 of 12 matching schools

SCOTT CENTRAL ATTENDANCE CENTER

SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST

FOREST, 39074 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–12Other898 students

FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FOREST MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST

FOREST, 39074 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyKG–4Primary707 students

MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST

MORTON, 39117 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–4Primary682 students

SEBASTOPOL ATTENDANCE CENTER

SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST

SEBASTOPOL, 39359 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–12Other660 students

BETTYE MAE JACK MIDDLE SCHOOL

SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST

MORTON, 39117 / Town: Distant

Listed only5–8Middle535 students

HAWKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL

FOREST MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST

FOREST, 39074 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only5–8Middle474 students

MORTON HIGH SCHOOL

SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST

MORTON, 39117 / Town: Distant

Listed only9–12High469 students

FOREST HIGH SCHOOL

FOREST MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST

FOREST, 39074 / Town: Distant

Listed only9–12High464 students

LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST

Lake, 39092 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–4Primary280 students

LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL

SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST

LAKE, 39092 / Rural: Distant

Listed only5–8Middle244 students

LAKE HIGH SCHOOL

SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST

Lake, 39092 / Rural: Distant

Listed only9–12High221 students

FOREST SCOTT CO VOC TECH CENTER

SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST

FOREST, 39074 / Town: Distant

Listed only10–12Vocational0 students

Scott County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Scott County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Mississippi. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Scott County public school directory?

The directory lists 12 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Scott County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Scott County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Scott County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.

How should I compare school districts in Scott County?

Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

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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.