Scott High School

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

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:
265^th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,258

Feeder schools for Scott High School:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 719

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.4%

Hispanic:

1.9%

American Indian:

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Scott High School ranks worse than 67.6% of high schools in Tennessee. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.99. (See more...)

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.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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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Finance

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 265^th 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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Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Scott County:

SchoolDigger ranks Scott County 98^th 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
2010	42.40	192^nd	267	28.1%
2011	40.82	201^st	273	26.4%
2012	28.64	233^rd	269	13.4%
2013	45.62	199^th	285	30.2%
2014	36.89	229^th	296	22.6%
2015	38.42	237^th	300	21.0%
2016	32.31	258^th	351	26.5%
2017	37.18	171^st	273	37.4%
2018	37.75	213^th	341	37.5%
2019	37.53	213^th	342	37.7%
2021	28.45	254^th	347	26.8%
2022	33.22	244^th	358	31.8%
2023	29.81	277^th	384	27.9%
2024	32.99	265^th	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	144^th	151	4.6%
2023	20.77	139^th	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
2018	44.37	146^th	308	52.6%
2019	47.74	138^th	302	54.3%
2021	39.41	185^th	317	41.6%
2022	37.97	192^nd	322	40.4%
2023	31.81	237^th	330	28.2%
2024	36.28	219^th	337	35.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Scott High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	45.12	169^th	337	49.9%
2021	38.69	203^rd	340	40.3%
2022	35.44	229^th	350	34.6%
2023	29.96	265^th	366	27.6%
2024	33.04	255^th	365	30.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Scott High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	29.98	250^th	329	24.0%
2021	20.98	283^rd	332	14.8%
2022	24.95	270^th	349	22.6%
2023	27.74	265^th	359	26.2%
2024	31.50	250^th	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
2018	28.15	256^th	307	16.6%
2019	28.17	242^nd	301	19.6%
2021	19.70	276^th	306	9.8%
2022	20.98	273^rd	312	12.5%
2023	20.15	287^th	325	11.7%
2024	22.49	275^th	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.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Scott High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 213^th of 342 High schools	Ranks 277^th 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)	27.2	24.7	2.5%
9th Grade English I (Scott County)	27.2	24.7	2.5%
9th Grade English I (Tennessee)	33.3	36	2.7%
10th Grade English II (Scott High School)	39.1	39.5	0.4%
10th Grade English II (Scott County)	39.1	39.5	0.4%
10th Grade English II (Tennessee)	44	50.7	6.7%
10th Grade Geometry (Scott High School)	23	6.2	16.8%
10th Grade Geometry (Scott County)	23	6.2	16.8%
10th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)	28.2	23.8	4.4%
11th Grade Algebra II (Scott High School)	13.7	7.4	6.3%
11th Grade Algebra II (Scott County)	13.7	7.4	6.3%
11th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)	17.7	16.8	0.9%
11th Grade US History (Scott High School)	24.7	26.4	1.7%
11th Grade US History (Scott County)	24.7	26.4	1.7%
11th Grade US History (Tennessee)	29.6	39.7	10.1%
All Grades Algebra II (Scott High School)	13	6.9	6.1%
All Grades Algebra II (Scott County)	13	6.9	6.1%
All Grades Algebra II (Tennessee)	27.4	25.6	1.8%
All Grades US History (Scott High School)	23.1	25.9	2.8%
All Grades US History (Scott County)	23.1	25.9	2.8%
All Grades US History (Tennessee)	28.6	38.5	9.9%
All Grades English I (Scott High School)	27.1	24.7	2.4%
All Grades English I (Scott County)	27.1	24.7	2.4%
All Grades English I (Tennessee)	32.7	35.4	2.7%
All Grades English II (Scott High School)	38.8	38	0.8%
All Grades English II (Scott County)	38.8	38	0.8%
All Grades English II (Tennessee)	42.7	49.4	6.7%
All Grades Geometry (Scott High School)	21.1	5.4	15.7%
All Grades Geometry (Scott County)	21.1	5.4	15.7%
All Grades Geometry (Tennessee)	33.9	28.6	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	847	719	15.1%
African American	5	1	80%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	16	14	12.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	819	700	14.5%
Two or More Races	4	1	75%

Schools Near Scott High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Algebra I (2024)		TNReady Algebra II (2024)			TNReady Biology I (2024)			TNReady US History (2024)			TNReady English I (2024)		TNReady English II (2024)			TNReady Geometry (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	TNReady Algebra I 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Algebra II 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra II All Grades	TNReady Biology I 10th Grade	TNReady Biology I 11th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady US History 11th Grade	TNReady US History 12th Grade	TNReady US History All Grades	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II 11th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry 11th Grade	TNReady Geometry All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Scott High School	Public	9-12	400 Scott High DR	Huntsville	37756	Scott County	Scott County	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 663-2801	719	52	13.7		700 (97.4%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	33	265^th of 392 public high schools	32.4%		29.8	277^th of 384 public high schools	27.9%	12	10.0	9.6		12.4	11.1	32.4		31.6	40.8	26.7	39.0	23.1	23.0	44.2	10.0	41.8	22.5	13.3	20.5	$11,258	$1,717	$9,053
Oneida High School	Public	9-12	372 North Main	Oneida	37841	Scott County	Oneida	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 569-8818	415	21	20.2		394 (94.9%)	3 (0.7%)	9 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	54.7	140^th of 392 public high schools	64.3%		58.7	121^st of 384 public high schools	68.5%	19	17.2	16.5	55.0	14.7	22.9		56.6	57.3	46.3		43.5	26.4	26.4	56.5		56.5	38.9		36.0	$12,006	$1,175	$9,645
Fentress County Adult High School	Public	9-12	218 Portland AVE	Allardt	38504	Fentress County	Fentress County	No	No	No	No	(931) 752-8296	2	1	1.8		2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Scott High School

What is the racial makeup of Scott High School?

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

What schools feed into Scott High School?

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

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Enrollment information for Scott High School

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Scott High School

Student/Teacher Ratio Scott High School

Per Pupil Expenditures for Scott High School

Impact of COVID-19 on Scott High School

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Student Body

Schools Near Scott High School