Great Crossing High School is a public high school in Georgetown, Kentucky, United States that opened in August 2019. It is operated by Scott County Schools, which oversees all public K–12 education in Scott County, Kentucky.
Serving 1,353 students in grades 9-12, Scott County High School ranks in the top 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 35% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,353 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scott County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Scott County High School's student population of 1,353 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,353 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Year Founded
2019
School Calendar
School Rankings
Scott County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scott County High School is 0.44, 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
#480 out of 1250 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
11%
10%
Black
8%
11%
White
74%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scott County High School's ranking?
Scott County High School is ranked #480 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Scott County High School?
The graduation rate of Scott County High School is 92%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Scott County High School?
1,353 students attend Scott County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Scott County High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scott County High School?
Scott County High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Scott County High School offer ?
Scott County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Scott County High School part of?
Scott County High School is part of Scott County School District.
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