Is Scott County Central High a good school?

Scott County Central High ranks in the bottom 13.2% of Missouri high schools.

How many students attend Scott County Central High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 121 students attended Scott County Central High.

What is the racial makeup of Scott County Central High?

Students at Scott County Central High are 66% White, 21% African American, 10% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Scott County Central High?

Scott County Central High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Scott County Central Elementary

Scott County Central High

Summary:

Scott County Central High is a public high school located in Sikeston, Missouri, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 136 students. The school is part of the Scott County Central District, which is ranked 311 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Scott County Central High consistently ranks in the bottom third of Missouri high schools, with a ranking between 263-328 out of 358-378 schools in recent years. The school's performance on state assessments (MAP tests) is significantly below the state average across various subjects and grade levels, with only 14.3% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 41.5%. When comparing to nearby schools, such as Charleston High, Delta High, Chaffee Junior-Senior High, and Sikeston Senior High School, Scott County Central High generally performs worse on state assessments.

The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 69.5% to 88.0% in recent years, which is lower than the graduation rates of nearby schools. Additionally, Scott County Central High has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 11.6% to 22.9%, significantly higher than the rates of nearby schools. The school also has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 97.66% to 97.95%, suggesting that the student population faces significant socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to the school's academic struggles.

Detail:

Public 7-12

20794 Us Hwy 61
Sikeston, MO 63801-7260

(573) 471-2001

District: Scott County Central

SchoolDigger Rank:
328^th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,779

Feeder schools for Scott County Central High:

Elementary:

Scott County Central Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 8.6

Number of students: 121

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.1%

African American:

21.5%

Two or more races:

9.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Scott County Central High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.16. (See more...)

Compare Details Scott County Central High ranks worse than 86.8% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.33. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Scott County Central High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.1%), African American (21.5%), two or more races (9.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Scott County Central High is 8.6. (See more...)

Compare Scott County Central High employs 14 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Scott County Central High is $12,779.

Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Scott County Central High:

SchoolDigger ranks Scott County Central High 328^th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Scott County Central High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Scott County Central:

SchoolDigger ranks Scott County Central 311^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Scott County Central High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Scott County Central High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	14.21	585^th	619	5.5%
2007	19.97	572^nd	624	8.3%
2008	24.95	559^th	624	10.4%
2009	15.03	554^th	601	7.8%
2010	18.07	568^th	614	7.5%
2011	30.61	513^th	625	17.9%
2012	17.58	577^th	623	7.4%
2013	15.70	600^th	649	7.6%
2014	14.02	586^th	633	7.4%
2015	25.24	492^nd	585	15.9%
2017	25.91	463^rd	568	18.5%
2018	23.10	464^th	552	15.9%
2019	29.01	455^th	587	22.5%
2022	36.16	304^th	459	33.8%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Scott County Central High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	36.53	287^th	422	32.0%
2019	53.05	188^th	482	61.0%
2022	68.09	79^th	365	78.4%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Scott County Central High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	24.93	404^th	479	15.7%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Scott County Central High

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Rank History for all high school students at Scott County Central High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	10.12	497^th	534	6.9%
2007	13.93	495^th	538	8.0%
2008	19.80	481^st	539	10.8%
2009	24.41	431^st	507	15.0%
2010	28.73	422^nd	516	18.2%
2011	18.32	477^th	528	9.7%
2012	19.35	475^th	522	9.0%
2013	35.59	387^th	523	26.0%
2014	13.61	485^th	521	6.9%
2015	18.69	458^th	504	9.1%
2017	18.09	371^st	404	8.2%
2018	32.18	329^th	468	29.7%
2021	25.89	263^rd	358	26.5%
2022	16.67	306^th	361	15.2%
2024	15.33	328^th	378	13.2%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Scott County Central High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	52.49	147^th	382	61.5%
2021	49.72	106^th	255	58.4%
2022	32.01	179^th	250	28.4%
2024	38.09	169^th	274	38.3%

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Rank History for high school White students at Scott County Central High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	37.65	273^rd	440	38.0%
2021	25.33	239^th	309	22.7%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Scott County Central High

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	189	189
1992	112	63	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	176
1993	110	60	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	170
1994	122	69	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	191
1995	130	61	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	191
1996	130	61	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	191
1997	91	65	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	156
1998	109	56	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	166
1999	119	45	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	166
2000	116	41	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	160
2001	123	45	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	169
2002	125	64	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	189
2003	125	64	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	189
2004	124	66	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	190
2005	106	69	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	175
2006	106	65	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	171
2007	104	59	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	163
2008	106	51	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	157
2009	117	55	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	172
2010	114	47	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	161
2011	136	46	0	0	0	0	0	182
2012	127	41	2	0	0	7	0	177
2013	100	40	2	0	0	5	0	147
2014	113	41	2	0	0	18	0	174
2015	121	29	1	0	0	18	0	169
2016	116	25	1	0	0	9	0	151
2017	105	27	0	0	1	13	0	146
2018	94	25	0	0	0	6	0	125
2019	101	22	0	0	0	12	0	135
2020	86	15	0	0	0	11	0	112
2021	88	26	0	0	0	14	0	128
2022	99	28	0	0	0	19	0	146
2023	93	26	4	0	0	13	0	136
2024	80	26	3	0	0	12	0	121

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Scott County Central High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	189	14.9	12.6	n/a
1992	176	14.9	11.8	n/a
1993	170	14.7	11.6	n/a
1994	191	15.1	12.6	0
1995	191	16.7	11.4	n/a
1996	191	16.7	11.4	n/a
1997	156	15.4	10.1	42.3
1998	166	15.2	10.9	42.2
1999	166	14.9	11.1	54.8
2000	160	14.6	11.0	62.5
2001	169	15.2	11.1	62.1
2002	189	14.6	12.9	69.3
2003	189	14.6	12.9	69.3
2004	190	16.6	11.4	63.2
2005	175	16.0	10.9	63.4
2006	171	16.6	10.3	66.1
2007	163	15.5	10.5	57.1
2008	157	16.1	9.8	56.1
2009	172	15.2	11.3	66.9
2010	161	15.8	10.1	59.6
2011	182	15.9	11.4	58.8
2012	177	16.6	10.6	59.3
2013	147	14.0	10.5	n/a
2014	174	16.9	10.2	67.8
2015	169	16.0	10.5	100
2016	151	17.0	8.8	98
2017	146	17.1	8.5	100
2018	125	13.1	9.5	100
2019	135	13.6	9.9	97.8
2020	112	14.6	7.6	97.3
2021	128	15.2	8.4	97.7
2022	146	16.0	9.1	97.9
2023	136	16.0	8.5	97.8
2024	121	14.0	8.6	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Scott County Central High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	189	14.9	12.6	n/a
1992	176	14.9	11.8	n/a
1993	170	14.7	11.6	n/a
1994	191	15.1	12.6	0
1995	191	16.7	11.4	n/a
1996	191	16.7	11.4	n/a
1997	156	15.4	10.1	42.3
1998	166	15.2	10.9	42.2
1999	166	14.9	11.1	54.8
2000	160	14.6	11.0	62.5
2001	169	15.2	11.1	62.1
2002	189	14.6	12.9	69.3
2003	189	14.6	12.9	69.3
2004	190	16.6	11.4	63.2
2005	175	16.0	10.9	63.4
2006	171	16.6	10.3	66.1
2007	163	15.5	10.5	57.1
2008	157	16.1	9.8	56.1
2009	172	15.2	11.3	66.9
2010	161	15.8	10.1	59.6
2011	182	15.9	11.4	58.8
2012	177	16.6	10.6	59.3
2013	147	14.0	10.5	n/a
2014	174	16.9	10.2	67.8
2015	169	16.0	10.5	100
2016	151	17.0	8.8	98
2017	146	17.1	8.5	100
2018	125	13.1	9.5	100
2019	135	13.6	9.9	97.8
2020	112	14.6	7.6	97.3
2021	128	15.2	8.4	97.7
2022	146	16.0	9.1	97.9
2023	136	16.0	8.5	97.8
2024	121	14.0	8.6	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Scott County Central High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$629 (4.9%)	$12,162 (95.1%)	$12,792
2020	$1,576 (11.6%)	$11,958 (88.4%)	$13,534
2021	$1,677 (12.8%)	$11,419 (87.2%)	$13,096
2022	$1,578 (12.3%)	$11,201 (87.7%)	$12,779

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Scott County Central High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 455^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 304^th of 459 Middle schools	11.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Scott County Central High)	29.6	28.1	1.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Scott County Central)	29.6	28.1	1.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	37.5	0.5%
End of Course Algebra I (Scott County Central High)	25	19	6%
End of Course Algebra I (Scott County Central)	25	19	6%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.9	3.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	135	136	0.7%
African American	22	26	18.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	4
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	101	93	7.9%
Two or More Races	12	13	8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	97.8%	97.8%	0%

Schools Near Scott County Central High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)		MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)		MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP Algebra II (2024)	MAP Government (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Scott County Central High	Public	7-12	20794 Us Hwy 61	Sikeston	63801	Scott County	Scott County Central	No	No	No	No	(573) 471-2001	121	14	8.6	100.0%	80 (66.1%)	26 (21.5%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (9.9%)	15.3	328^th of 378 public high schools	13.2%					(n/a)	38.2					14.3		30.5			$12,779	$1,578	$11,201
Sikeston Hope Center	Public	6-12	230 S Front St	Sikeston	63801	Scott County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(573) 472-6652	14	1	14.0	78.6%	6 (42.9%)	7 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.1%)								(n/a)
Sikeston Career Technical Center	Public	9-12	200 Pine St	Sikeston	63801	Scott County	Sikeston R-6	No	No	No	No	(573) 471-5442	0	19	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Sikeston Senior High School	Public	9-12	200 Pine St	Sikeston	63801	Scott County	Sikeston R-6	No	No	No	No	(573) 472-8850	977	64	15.2	100.0%	528 (54.0%)	320 (32.8%)	49 (5.0%)	10 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (7.2%)	35.8	234^th of 378 public high schools	38.1%		35.6	219^th of 352 public high schools	37.8%	15						29.7	29.6	44.3		27.3	$11,834	$2,776	$9,058
Oran High School	Public	7-12	310 Church St	Oran	63771	Scott County	Oran R-III	No	No	No	No	(573) 262-3345	168	13	12.9	43.5%	154 (91.7%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.0%)	23.5	292^nd of 378 public high schools	22.8%		58	92^nd of 352 public high schools	73.9%	200						34.3			20.8		$10,363	$220	$10,144
Thomas W. Kelly High	Public	9-12	4035 State Hwy 77	Benton	63736	Scott County	Scott County R-IV	No	No	No	No	(573) 545-3541	315	24	13.2	46.0%	301 (95.6%)	3 (1.0%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	24.3	287^th of 378 public high schools	24.1%		38.3	207^th of 352 public high schools	41.2%	80						2.8	32.6		18.2		$9,350	$478	$8,872
Bell City High	Public	7-12	25254 Walnut St	Bell City	63735	Stoddard County	Bell City R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 733-4444	105	13	7.8	50.5%	100 (95.2%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)								(n/a)											$16,782	$2,151	$14,631
Chaffee Junior-Senior High	Public	7-12	517 W Yoakum Ave	Chaffee	63740	Scott County	Chaffee R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 887-3226	290	25	11.5	52.8%	275 (94.8%)	9 (3.1%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	23.6	290^th of 378 public high schools	23.3%		16.3	298^th of 352 public high schools	15.3%	8	18.9	27.1		23.0	46.2	19.1	22.6				$9,858	$2,821	$7,036
Southeast Correctional Center	Public	7-12	300 E Pedro Simmons Dr	Charleston	63834	Mississippi County	Department Of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(573) 683-4409	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Charleston High	Public	7-12	606 S. Thorn St	Charleston	63834	Mississippi County	Charleston R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 683-3761	331	27	12.3	99.1%	95 (28.7%)	208 (62.8%)	9 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.7%)	11.8	341^st of 378 public high schools	9.8%		19.4	281^st of 352 public high schools	20.2%	60	13.2	4.9	22.1	14.6	33.2	8.1	15.3				$12,348	$1,689	$10,660

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