Scott County Schools & Education
Scott County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,009
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#54
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Scott County
Measured School Summary
Scott County performs at an average level with a school score of 44/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.6%.
Funding Context
At $6,009 per pupil, Scott County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 2% above the Missouri average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% 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
22 public schools and 6 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
44/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #54 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
92.6%
1.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,009
$325 below the state average
School coverage
22
6 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Scott County has 22 public schools across 6 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.
Mixed school landscape
Scott County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#54
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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. R-IV
Elementary to high school visible
923 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
SCOTT CITY R-I
Elementary to high school visible
755 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
CHAFFEE R-II
Elementary and high visible
636 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
ORAN R-III
Elementary and high visible
330 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
SCOTT CITY R-I is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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, Missouri
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.
A Large and Active School Infrastructure
Scott County supports a significant student population of 6,109 across 22 public schools. Six different school districts manage this extensive network, which includes nine elementary, four middle, and eight high schools. With an average of 291 students per school, the county offers a well-populated and energetic learning environment.
Major Districts Serving Scott County
Scott Co. R-IV is the largest listed district with 923 students, followed by Scott City R-I and Chaffee R-II. While not listed as the largest district overall, Sikeston Senior High alone serves a massive 1,009 students, anchoring the local high school scene. Public education is the exclusive model here, with no charter schools in operation.
From Busy Towns to Quiet Rural Schools
The county features 14 schools in town locales and 8 in rural settings, offering families a variety of lifestyles. Sikeston Senior High is the largest institution with over 1,000 students, creating a vibrant, large-school feel. Conversely, many rural schools provide a tighter-knit experience within the county's six-district system.
School Overview
Total Schools
22
in Scott County
Reported Enrollment
6,109
22 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Scott County
SCOTT CO. R-IV
SCOTT CITY R-I
CHAFFEE R-II
ORAN R-III
SCOTT CO. CENTRAL
KELSO C-7
22 Public Schools in Scott County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 22 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIKESTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | SIKESTON R-6 | SIKESTON, 63801Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,009 |
| SIKESTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Record | SIKESTON R-6 | SIKESTON, 63801Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 511 |
| SIKESTON MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | SIKESTON R-6 | SIKESTON, 63801Town: Distant | 5–6 | Middle | 457 |
| SCOTT CO. ELEM. | Record | SCOTT CO. R-IV | BENTON, 63736Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 398 |
| SIKESTON KINDERGARTEN CTR. | Record | SIKESTON R-6 | SIKESTON, 63801Town: Distant | PK–KG | Primary | 362 |
| LEE HUNTER ELEM. | Record | SIKESTON R-6 | SIKESTON, 63801Town: Distant | 1–4 | Primary | 347 |
| CHAFFEE ELEM. | Record | CHAFFEE R-II | CHAFFEE, 63740Town: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 336 |
| THOMAS W. KELLY HIGH | Record | SCOTT CO. R-IV | BENTON, 63736Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 319 |
| CHAFFEE JR.-SR. HIGH | Record | CHAFFEE R-II | CHAFFEE, 63740Town: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 300 |
| SCOTT CITY ELEM. | Record | SCOTT CITY R-I | SCOTT CITY, 63780Town: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 270 |
| SOUTHEAST ELEM. | Record | SIKESTON R-6 | SIKESTON, 63801Town: Distant | 1–4 | Primary | 265 |
| SCOTT CITY HIGH | Record | SCOTT CITY R-I | SCOTT CITY, 63780Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 260 |
| SCOTT CITY MIDDLE | Record | SCOTT CITY R-I | SCOTT CITY, 63780Town: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 225 |
| SCOTT CO. MIDDLE | Record | SCOTT CO. R-IV | BENTON, 63736Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 206 |
| KELSO ELEM. | Record | KELSO C-7 | BENTON, 63736Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 191 |
| ORAN HIGH SCHOOL | Record | ORAN R-III | ORAN, 63771Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 187 |
| ORAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | ORAN R-III | ORAN, 63771Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 143 |
| SCOTT CO. CENTRAL ELEM. | Record | SCOTT CO. CENTRAL | SIKESTON, 63801Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 138 |
| SCOTT CO. CENTRAL HIGH | Record | SCOTT CO. CENTRAL | SIKESTON, 63801Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 136 |
| NEW DAWN SCHOOL | Record | MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED | SIKESTON, 63801Town: Distant | KG–12 | Special Education | 34 |
SIKESTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
SIKESTON R-6
SIKESTON, 63801 / Town: Distant
SCOTT CO. CENTRAL ELEM.
SCOTT CO. CENTRAL
SIKESTON, 63801 / Rural: Distant
NEW DAWN SCHOOL
MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED
SIKESTON, 63801 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,009
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Scott County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Scott County, Missouri?
Scott County supports a significant student population of 6,109 across 22 public schools. Six different school districts manage this extensive network, which includes nine elementary, four middle, and eight high schools. With an average of 291 students per school, the county offers a well-populated and energetic learning environment.
What are the major school districts in Scott County, Missouri?
Scott Co. R-IV is the largest listed district with 923 students, followed by Scott City R-I and Chaffee R-II. While not listed as the largest district overall, Sikeston Senior High alone serves a massive 1,009 students, anchoring the local high school scene. Public education is the exclusive model here, with no charter schools in operation.
What is the school experience like in Scott County?
The county features 14 schools in town locales and 8 in rural settings, offering families a variety of lifestyles. Sikeston Senior High is the largest institution with over 1,000 students, creating a vibrant, large-school feel. Conversely, many rural schools provide a tighter-knit experience within the county's six-district system.
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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.