For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,137 students in Scott County, IN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Scott County, IN are Scottsburg Senior High School and Austin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Scott County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Austin High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Scott County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scottsburg Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 S Gardner
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8927
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8927
Gr: 9-12 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Austin High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Hwy 31
Austin, IN 47102
(812) 794-8730
Austin, IN 47102
(812) 794-8730
Gr: 9-12 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Scott County, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Scott County, IN include Scottsburg Senior High School and Austin High School.
How many public high schools are located in Scott County?
2 public high schools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Scott County include: Scottsburg Senior High School vs. Austin High School
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