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Item: Scott County Central School District
Rating: 3
Author: Public School Review

20794 Us Hwy 61
Sikeston, MO 63801-7201

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Bottom 50%

Tel: (573) 471-2686

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Scott County Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Overview

This School District

This State (MO)

# Schools

2 Schools

2,474 Schools

# Students

287 Students

891,639 Students

# Teachers

31 Teachers

69,801 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

Student By Grade

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Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Scott County Central School District	Missouri
Pre-K	37	63
Kind	20	109
1	17	111
2	20	115
3	17	113
4	22	115
5	16	115
6	17	115
7	17	116
8	18	118
9	28	125
10	21	125
11	13	122
12	24	115

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District Rank

Scott County Central School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.

The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School District

State Average (MO)

#428 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

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Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	Scott County Central School District
2023	#428
2022	#403
2021	#403
2019	#508
2018	#281
2017	#464
2016	#290
2015	#440
2014	#511
2013	#461
2012	#494

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29%

40%

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Math Proficiency Trends
Year	Scott County Central School District	Missouri
2023	29%	40%
2022	32%	39%
2021	32%	37%
2019	22%	42%
2018	37%	42%
2017	37%	47%
2016	47%	48%
2015	32%	44%
2014	27%	52%
2013	42%	53%
2012	42%	55%

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30-34%

43%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	Scott County Central School District	Missouri
2022	32%	43%
2021	32%	46%
2019	32%	49%
2018	37%	49%
2017	47%	61%
2016	57%	63%
2015	52%	60%
2014	42%	53%
2013	47%	55%
2012	42%	55%
2011	42%	55%

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25-29%

38%

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Science Proficiency Trends
Year	Scott County Central School District	Missouri
2022	27%	38%
2021	27%	37%

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(21-22)

≥80%

90%

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Graduation Rate Trends
Year	Scott County Central School District	Missouri
2022	80%	90%
2021	50%	89%
2020	80%	90%
2019	80%	90%
2018	80%	90%
2017	80%	89%
2016	74%	90%
2015	80%	89%
2014	80%	89%
2013	80%	87%
2012	80%	86%

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Students by Ethnicity:

0.45

0.51

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Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	Scott County Central School District	Missouri
2024	0.45	0.51
2023	0.49	0.50
2022	0.46	0.50
2021	0.45	0.48
2020	0.45	0.47
2019	0.45	0.47
2018	0.45	0.45
2017	0.45	0.45
2016	0.40	0.46
2015	0.41	0.44
2014	0.46	0.44
2013	0.46	0.42
2012	0.43	0.42
2011	0.39	0.41
2010	0.41	0.39
2009	0.41	0.39
2008	0.39	0.39
2007	0.42	0.39
2006	0.43	0.37
2005	0.45	0.38
2004	0.44	0.36
2003	0.48	0.36
2002	0.46	0.35
2001	0.45	0.35
2000	0.45	0.33
1999	0.44	0.32
1998	0.45	0.31
1997	0.48	0.31
1996	0.45	0.30
1995	0.45	0.30
1994	0.44	0.30

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% American Indian

n/a

% Asian

n/a

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2024)
Year	Scott County Central School District	Missouri
2024	1%	2%
2023	1%	2%
2022	1%	2%
2021	1%	2%
2020	1%	2%
2019	1%	2%
2009	1%	2%

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% Hispanic

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2024)
Year	Scott County Central School District	Missouri
2024	1%	8%
2023	2%	8%
2018	1%	6%
2017	1%	6%
2013	1%	5%

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% Black

16%

15%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)
Year	Scott County Central School District	Missouri
2024	16%	15%
2023	17%	15%
2022	16%	15%
2021	17%	15%
2020	17%	16%
2019	17%	16%
2018	16%	16%
2017	16%	16%
2016	22%	16%
2015	20%	16%
2014	25%	16%
2013	26%	17%
2012	22%	17%
2011	27%	17%
2010	28%	18%
2009	28%	18%
2008	26%	18%
2007	29%	18%
2006	31%	18%
2005	33%	18%
2004	32%	18%
2003	38%	18%
2002	35%	18%
2001	33%	17%
2000	33%	17%
1999	33%	17%
1998	32%	17%
1997	39%	17%
1996	34%	16%
1995	33%	16%
1994	32%	16%

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% White

72%

68%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)
Year	Scott County Central School District	Missouri
2024	72%	68%
2023	69%	69%
2022	71%	69%
2021	72%	70%
2020	72%	71%
2019	72%	71%
2018	71%	72%
2017	71%	72%
2016	74%	72%
2015	74%	73%
2014	69%	73%
2013	69%	74%
2012	73%	74%
2011	73%	75%
2010	72%	76%
2009	71%	76%
2008	74%	76%
2007	71%	76%
2006	70%	77%
2005	67%	77%
2004	68%	78%
2003	62%	78%
2002	65%	79%
2001	67%	79%
2000	67%	80%
1999	67%	81%
1998	68%	81%
1997	61%	81%
1996	66%	82%
1995	67%	82%
1994	68%	82%

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% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

10%

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2024)
Year	Scott County Central School District	Missouri
2024	10%	6%
2023	11%	6%
2022	12%	5%
2021	10%	5%
2020	10%	4%
2019	10%	4%
2018	12%	4%
2017	12%	4%
2016	4%	3%
2015	6%	3%
2014	6%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,794 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $13,718 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

This School District

This State (MO)

Total Revenue

$5 MM

$13,447 MM

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Total Revenues Trends
Year	Scott County Central School District	Missouri
2023	$5 MM	$7 MM
2022	$4 MM	$6 MM
2021	$5 MM	$7 MM
2020	$4 MM	$6 MM
2019	$4 MM	$6 MM
2018	$4 MM	$6 MM
2017	$4 MM	$6 MM
2016	$4 MM	$6 MM
2015	$4 MM	$6 MM
2014	$4 MM	$6 MM
2012	$4 MM	$6 MM
2011	$4 MM	$6 MM
2010	$4 MM	$6 MM
2009	$4 MM	$5 MM
2008	$4 MM	$5 MM
2007	$3 MM	$5 MM
2006	$3 MM	$5 MM
2005	$3 MM	$5 MM
2004	$4 MM	$5 MM
2003	$3 MM	$5 MM
2002	$3 MM	$4 MM
2001	$3 MM	$4 MM
2000	$3 MM	$4 MM
1999	$3 MM	$4 MM
1998	$3 MM	$4 MM
1997	$3 MM	$3 MM
1996	$3 MM	$3 MM
1995	$3 MM	$3 MM

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Spending

$4 MM

$12,401 MM

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Total Expenditure Trends
Year	Scott County Central School District	Missouri
2023	$4 MM	$6 MM
2022	$4 MM	$7 MM
2021	$4 MM	$6 MM
2020	$4 MM	$7 MM
2019	$4 MM	$6 MM
2018	$5 MM	$6 MM
2017	$4 MM	$6 MM
2016	$4 MM	$6 MM
2015	$4 MM	$6 MM
2014	$4 MM	$6 MM
2012	$4 MM	$5 MM
2011	$4 MM	$6 MM
2010	$4 MM	$6 MM
2009	$4 MM	$6 MM
2008	$4 MM	$6 MM
2007	$3 MM	$5 MM
2006	$4 MM	$5 MM
2005	$5 MM	$5 MM
2004	$3 MM	$5 MM
2003	$3 MM	$5 MM
2002	$3 MM	$5 MM
2001	$3 MM	$4 MM
2000	$3 MM	$4 MM
1999	$3 MM	$4 MM
1998	$3 MM	$4 MM
1997	$2 MM	$3 MM
1996	$2 MM	$3 MM
1995	$2 MM	$3 MM

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Revenue / Student

$15,794

$15,081

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Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	Scott County Central School District	Missouri
2023	$16,544	$12,828
2022	$14,836	$10,721
2021	$15,366	$13,574
2020	$14,836	$10,721
2019	$13,986	$11,328
2018	$16,107	$11,298
2017	$12,389	$11,359
2016	$12,064	$10,788
2015	$10,401	$9,469
2014	$10,567	$9,927
2012	$10,975	$9,889
2011	$11,132	$9,681
2010	$11,444	$9,469
2009	$10,262	$8,810
2008	$10,511	$8,648
2007	$9,649	$8,379
2006	$9,635	$8,290
2005	$7,950	$7,623
2004	$8,576	$7,592
2003	$7,685	$7,245
2002	$7,613	$6,806
2001	$7,719	$7,002
2000	$7,395	$6,217
1999	$6,389	$5,811
1998	$6,743	$5,726
1997	$6,673	$5,500
1995	$5,995	$4,709
1992	$5,433	$3,754

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Spending / Student

$13,718

$13,908

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Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	Scott County Central School District	Missouri
2023	$14,369	$11,362
2022	$14,751	$11,595
2021	$13,346	$12,023
2020	$14,751	$11,595
2019	$13,940	$11,339
2018	$21,500	$10,855
2017	$11,934	$11,263
2016	$12,842	$10,861
2015	$10,058	$9,562
2014	$10,519	$9,640
2012	$9,710	$9,313
2011	$10,202	$9,303
2010	$11,067	$9,562
2009	$11,069	$8,968
2008	$10,971	$9,268
2007	$9,599	$8,911
2006	$10,224	$8,142
2005	$12,435	$7,369
2004	$7,494	$7,250
2003	$8,023	$7,305
2002	$7,471	$7,131
2001	$7,351	$6,892
2000	$7,028	$6,240
1999	$6,387	$5,803
1998	$7,476	$5,573
1997	$6,064	$5,302
1995	$4,998	$4,594
1992	$8,008	$3,754

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Best Scott County Central School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Scott Co. Central High School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

20794 Us Hwy 61
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-2001

Gr: 7-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Rank: #22.

Scott Co. Central Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
:

Bottom 50%

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20794 Us Hwy 61
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-3511

Gr: PK-6 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Scott County Central School District?

Scott County Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 287 students.

What is the rank of Scott County Central School District?

Scott County Central School District is ranked #447 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)

What is the racial composition of students in Scott County Central School District?

72% of Scott County Central School District students are White, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student/teacher ratio of Scott County Central School District?

Scott County Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What is Scott County Central School District's spending/student ratio?

The school district's spending/student of $13,718 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

Quick Facts (2026)

District size: 2 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 287 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
: Bottom 50%
: 29% (Btm 50%)
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education