Scott County School District

The Scott County School District in Mississippi operates 8 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The district serves a high-poverty student population, with all schools having 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the district faces significant challenges related to economic disadvantage, some schools stand out for their strong academic performance.

Lake Elementary School and Lake Middle School are consistently among the top-performing schools in the state, with impressive test scores and low student-teacher ratios. In contrast, Morton Elementary School and Morton High School struggle with lower proficiency rates, highlighting the stark disparities in academic achievement within the district.

The Scott County School District also has an alternative school, Sebastopol Attendance Center, which outperforms the district and state averages on many measures, suggesting that targeted interventions can help raise student outcomes even in high-poverty areas. Overall, the data reveals both areas of strength and areas for improvement within the district, underscoring the importance of addressing economic and educational inequities to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.