Scott High School

Summary:

Scott High School is a public high school located in Huntsville, Tennessee, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 719 students. The school is part of the Scott County School District, which is ranked 96 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The student population at Scott High School is predominantly White, making up 97.36% of the student body.

Scott High School's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally lower than the state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 23% of students at Scott High School were proficient or better in English I, compared to the state average of 35.4%. The school's performance is also lower than the nearby Oneida High School, which consistently outperforms Scott High School in subjects like Biology I, US History, and English II. Scott High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Tennessee high schools, with its ranking ranging from 171 to 277 out of 300-384 schools over the past several years.

The analysis of Scott High School also reveals potential equity concerns, as the performance gaps between different student subgroups, such as the lower rankings for male and special education students, suggest the need for targeted interventions and support systems. Additionally, the school's spending per student has been lower than the state average and the spending at Oneida High School, which may be a contributing factor to the school's academic challenges. Overall, the insights highlight the need for Scott High School to re-evaluate its instructional strategies, support systems, and resource allocation to improve student learning and ensure equitable opportunities for all students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 400 Scott High DR
       Huntsville, TN  37756


(423) 663-2801

District: Scott County

SchoolDigger Rank:
265th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,258 Help


Feeder schools for Scott High School:

Elementary:    Burchfield Elementary
    Fairview Elementary
    Huntsville Elementary
    Robbins Elementary
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Middle:    Huntsville Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  719

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.4%
Hispanic:
1.9%
American Indian:
0.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Scott High School ranks worse than 67.6% of high schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.99. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Scott High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Scott High School is $11,258.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Scott High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Scott High School 265th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Scott High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Scott County:

SchoolDigger ranks Scott County 98th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Scott High School

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Rank History for all students at Scott High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 42.40 192nd 267 28.1%
2011 40.82 201st 273 26.4%
2012 28.64 233rd 269 13.4%
2013 45.62 199th 285 30.2%
2014 36.89 229th 296 22.6%
2015 38.42 237th 300 21.0%
2016 32.31 258th 351 26.5%
2017 37.18 171st 273 37.4%
2018 37.75 213th 341 37.5%
2019 37.53 213th 342 37.7%
2021 28.45 254th 347 26.8%
2022 33.22 244th 358 31.8%
2023 29.81 277th 384 27.9%
2024 32.99 265th 392 32.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Scott High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 21.35 144th 151 4.6%
2023 20.77 139th 154 9.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Scott High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.37 146th 308 52.6%
2019 47.74 138th 302 54.3%
2021 39.41 185th 317 41.6%
2022 37.97 192nd 322 40.4%
2023 31.81 237th 330 28.2%
2024 36.28 219th 337 35.0%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Scott High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.12 169th 337 49.9%
2021 38.69 203rd 340 40.3%
2022 35.44 229th 350 34.6%
2023 29.96 265th 366 27.6%
2024 33.04 255th 365 30.1%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Scott High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.98 250th 329 24.0%
2021 20.98 283rd 332 14.8%
2022 24.95 270th 349 22.6%
2023 27.74 265th 359 26.2%
2024 31.50 250th 366 31.7%
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Rank History for White students at Scott High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.15 256th 307 16.6%
2019 28.17 242nd 301 19.6%
2021 19.70 276th 306 9.8%
2022 20.98 273rd 312 12.5%
2023 20.15 287th 325 11.7%
2024 22.49 275th 326 15.6%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of 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.

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Enrollment information for Scott High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 825 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 825
1990 828 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 831
1991 833 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 833
1992 879 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 879
1993 928 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 930
1994 968 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 969
1995 923 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 923
1996 923 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 923
1997 915 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a -14 901
1998 843 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 844
1999 791 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 791
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 854 854
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 720 720
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 723 723
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 723 723
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 737 737
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 771 771
2006 769 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 771
2007 804 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 805
2008 808 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 810
2009 798 1 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 803
2010 755 1 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 760
2011 761 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 765
2012 747 1 1 2 1 1 0 0 753
2013 771 2 1 1 0 2 0 0 777
2014 786 2 2 2 1 2 0 0 795
2015 767 1 0 3 0 3 0 0 774
2016 770 0 0 4 0 2 0 0 776
2017 783 0 2 7 2 1 0 0 795
2018 807 0 1 10 2 1 2 0 823
2019 819 5 1 16 2 0 4 0 847
2020 836 2 1 15 3 0 5 0 862
2021 800 3 0 13 4 0 5 0 825
2022 735 1 0 15 5 0 1 0 757
2023 700 1 0 14 3 0 1 0 719

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 825 46.0 17.9 n/a
1990 831 46.0 18.0 n/a
1991 833 44.0 18.9 n/a
1992 879 44.0 19.9 n/a
1993 930 44.0 21.1 n/a
1994 969 44.0 22.0 n/a
1995 923 52.0 17.8 n/a
1996 923 52.0 17.8 n/a
1997 901 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 844 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 791 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 854 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 720 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 723 n/a n/a n/a
2003 723 n/a n/a n/a
2004 737 n/a n/a n/a
2005 771 n/a n/a n/a
2006 771 47.4 16.3 n/a
2007 805 50.5 15.9 71.4
2008 810 51.4 15.8 73.1
2009 803 54.0 14.9 77.3
2010 760 52.0 14.6 79.3
2011 765 51.5 14.8 79.5
2012 753 53.0 14.2 85.1
2013 777 51.0 15.2 79.9
2014 795 51.3 15.4 79.4
2015 774 50.0 15.4 81
2016 776 53.0 14.6 n/a
2017 795 48.7 16.3 n/a
2018 823 53.5 15.3 n/a
2019 847 51.0 16.6 n/a
2020 862 53.0 16.2 n/a
2021 825 51.0 16.1 n/a
2022 757 51.9 14.5 n/a
2023 719 52.3 13.7 n/a

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 825 46.0 17.9 n/a
1990 831 46.0 18.0 n/a
1991 833 44.0 18.9 n/a
1992 879 44.0 19.9 n/a
1993 930 44.0 21.1 n/a
1994 969 44.0 22.0 n/a
1995 923 52.0 17.8 n/a
1996 923 52.0 17.8 n/a
1997 901 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 844 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 791 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 854 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 720 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 723 n/a n/a n/a
2003 723 n/a n/a n/a
2004 737 n/a n/a n/a
2005 771 n/a n/a n/a
2006 771 47.4 16.3 n/a
2007 805 50.5 15.9 71.4
2008 810 51.4 15.8 73.1
2009 803 54.0 14.9 77.3
2010 760 52.0 14.6 79.3
2011 765 51.5 14.8 79.5
2012 753 53.0 14.2 85.1
2013 777 51.0 15.2 79.9
2014 795 51.3 15.4 79.4
2015 774 50.0 15.4 81
2016 776 53.0 14.6 n/a
2017 795 48.7 16.3 n/a
2018 823 53.5 15.3 n/a
2019 847 51.0 16.6 n/a
2020 862 53.0 16.2 n/a
2021 825 51.0 16.1 n/a
2022 757 51.9 14.5 n/a
2023 719 52.3 13.7 n/a

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Scott High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $603 (7.2%) $7,232 (86.2%) $8,385
2020 $496 (6.2%) $7,031 (87.8%) $8,012
2021 $972 (11.5%) $7,107 (83.8%) $8,480
2022 $1,773 (15.9%) $8,841 (79.5%) $11,119
2023 $1,717 (15.3%) $9,053 (80.4%) $11,258

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Scott High School

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 213th of 342 High schoolsRanks 277th of 384 High schools
 9.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English I (Scott High School)27.224.7
 2.5%
   9th Grade English I (Scott County)27.224.7
 2.5%
   9th Grade English I (Tennessee)33.336
 2.7%
10th Grade English II (Scott High School)39.139.5
 0.4%
   10th Grade English II (Scott County)39.139.5
 0.4%
   10th Grade English II (Tennessee)4450.7
 6.7%
10th Grade Geometry (Scott High School)236.2
 16.8%
   10th Grade Geometry (Scott County)236.2
 16.8%
   10th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)28.223.8
 4.4%
11th Grade Algebra II (Scott High School)13.77.4
 6.3%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Scott County)13.77.4
 6.3%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)17.716.8
 0.9%
11th Grade US History (Scott High School)24.726.4
 1.7%
   11th Grade US History (Scott County)24.726.4
 1.7%
   11th Grade US History (Tennessee)29.639.7
 10.1%
All Grades Algebra II (Scott High School)136.9
 6.1%
   All Grades Algebra II (Scott County)136.9
 6.1%
   All Grades Algebra II (Tennessee)27.425.6
 1.8%
All Grades US History (Scott High School)23.125.9
 2.8%
   All Grades US History (Scott County)23.125.9
 2.8%
   All Grades US History (Tennessee)28.638.5
 9.9%
All Grades English I (Scott High School)27.124.7
 2.4%
   All Grades English I (Scott County)27.124.7
 2.4%
   All Grades English I (Tennessee)32.735.4
 2.7%
All Grades English II (Scott High School)38.838
 0.8%
   All Grades English II (Scott County)38.838
 0.8%
   All Grades English II (Tennessee)42.749.4
 6.7%
All Grades Geometry (Scott High School)21.15.4
 15.7%
   All Grades Geometry (Scott County)21.15.4
 15.7%
   All Grades Geometry (Tennessee)33.928.6
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students847719
 15.1%
African American51
 80%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1614
 12.5%
Pacific Islander00
White819700
 14.5%
Two or More Races41
 75%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Scott High School

Scott High School ranks 265th of 392 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Scott High School are 97% White, 2% Hispanic.

Scott High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Burchfield Elementary
Elementary : Fairview Elementary
Elementary : Huntsville Elementary
Elementary : Robbins Elementary
Elementary : Winfield Elementary
Middle : Huntsville Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 719 students attended Scott High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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