Scott County Schools & Education
Scott County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
95.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,390
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,215
School Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 47/100
State Score Position
#18
of 95 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Scott County
Measured School Summary
Scott County performs at an average level with a school score of 57/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.7%.
Funding Context
At $6,390 per pupil, Scott County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 22% above the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher 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
10 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
57/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #18 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.
Completion
95.7%
2.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,390
$175 above the state average
School coverage
10
2 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 10 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 County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 7 of 10 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#18
of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is 10 points above 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 County
Elementary to high school visible
2,524 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
Oneida
Elementary to high school visible
1,463 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Scott County is the largest listed district slice, with 7 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, Tennessee
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.
Small-Scale Learning in Rural Tennessee
Scott County's education system is intimate, consisting of only 10 public schools serving 3,987 students. The county is split between two districts that manage six elementary, two middle, and two high schools. This small footprint allows for a more personalized approach to public education within the community.
Divided Districts, Unified Success
Education is split between the Scott County district, with 2,524 students, and the Oneida district, which serves 1,463 students. Oneida Elementary is the largest school in the county with 784 students, followed by Scott High School with 719. No charter schools operate in the area, maintaining a traditional public school focus across both districts.
A True Rural and Town Educational Experience
The county's schools are evenly split between five town locales and five rural settings, reflecting the local geography. With an average school size of 399 students, the learning environment is quiet and community-focused. Facilities like Huntsville Elementary, with 390 students, exemplify the smaller, accessible campus feel common throughout the county.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Scott County
Reported Enrollment
3,987
10 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Scott County
Scott County
Oneida
10 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 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneida Elementary | Record | Oneida | Oneida, 37841Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 784 |
| Scott High School | Record | Scott County | Huntsville, 37756Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 719 |
| Burchfield Elementary | Record | Scott County | Oneida, 37841Town: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 480 |
| Oneida High School | Record | Oneida | Oneida, 37841Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 415 |
| Huntsville Elementary | Record | Scott County | Huntsville, 37756Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 390 |
| Robbins Elementary | Record | Scott County | Robbins, 37852Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 272 |
| Oneida Middle School | Record | Oneida | Oneida, 37841Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 264 |
| Fairview Elementary | Record | Scott County | Huntsville, 37756Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 261 |
| Huntsville Middle School | Record | Scott County | Huntsville, 37756Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 243 |
| Winfield Elementary | Record | Scott County | Winfield, 37892Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 159 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,390
State avg $6,215
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Schools in Scott County, Tennessee — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Scott County, Tennessee?
Scott County's education system is intimate, consisting of only 10 public schools serving 3,987 students. The county is split between two districts that manage six elementary, two middle, and two high schools. This small footprint allows for a more personalized approach to public education within the community.
What are the major school districts in Scott County, Tennessee?
Education is split between the Scott County district, with 2,524 students, and the Oneida district, which serves 1,463 students. Oneida Elementary is the largest school in the county with 784 students, followed by Scott High School with 719. No charter schools operate in the area, maintaining a traditional public school focus across both districts.
What is the school experience like in Scott County?
The county's schools are evenly split between five town locales and five rural settings, reflecting the local geography. With an average school size of 399 students, the learning environment is quiet and community-focused. Facilities like Huntsville Elementary, with 390 students, exemplify the smaller, accessible campus feel common throughout the county.
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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.