Allen County-Scottsville High School is located in Scottsville, Kentucky, United States. It was formed in the fall of 1974 by the consolidation of Scottsville High School and Allen County High School. It is the only high school in Allen County, Kentucky.
Serving 879 students in grades 9-12, Allen County-scottsville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 879 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Allen County-scottsville High School's student population of 879 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
879 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
School Rankings
Allen County-scottsville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Allen County-scottsville High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#640 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
1%
11%
White
89%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Allen County-scottsville High School's ranking?
Allen County-scottsville High School is ranked #640 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Allen County-scottsville High School?
The graduation rate of Allen County-scottsville High School is 93%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Allen County-scottsville High School?
879 students attend Allen County-scottsville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Allen County-scottsville High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Allen County-scottsville High School?
Allen County-scottsville High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Allen County-scottsville High School offer ?
Allen County-scottsville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Allen County-scottsville High School part of?
Allen County-scottsville High School is part of Allen County School District.
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