Dr. Pellie G. Graves House · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainScottsville’s public schools score below 55% of Kentucky districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Scottsville, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Kentucky, not nationally.
From Kentucky state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Scottsville’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 115 Kentucky towns with household incomes within a quarter of Scottsville’s, its schools beat 50%, higher than their 45% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 42% of tested students were proficient in reading and 34% in math, against 45% and 38% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,839 per student, against $14,752 across Kentucky (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 7 the district’s path is James E Bazzell Middle School, then Allen County-Scottsville High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Patriot Academy, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Scottsville’s grade
B−: better than 45% of Kentucky school districts, #95 of 139 Kentucky towns. Graduation is above the Kentucky average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Scottsville, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Scottsville
Allen County Primary Center
Grades PK–3 · 1,000 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Scottsville
Allen County Primary Center
Grades PK–3 · 1,000 students · 17:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Scottsville
Allen County Primary Center
Grades PK–3 · 1,000 students · 17:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Scottsville
Allen County Primary Center
Grades PK–3 · 1,000 students · 17:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Scottsville
Allen County Primary Center
Grades PK–3 · 1,000 students · 17:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Scottsville
Allen County Intermediate Center
Grades 4–6 · 665 students · 17:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Scottsville
Allen County Intermediate Center
Grades 4–6 · 665 students · 17:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Scottsville
Allen County Intermediate Center
Grades 4–6 · 665 students · 17:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Scottsville
James E Bazzell Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 448 students · 16:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Scottsville
James E Bazzell Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 448 students · 16:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Scottsville
Allen County-Scottsville High School
Grades 9–12 · 906 students · 17:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Scottsville
Allen County-Scottsville High School
Grades 9–12 · 906 students · 17:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Scottsville
Allen County-Scottsville High School
Grades 9–12 · 906 students · 17:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Scottsville
Allen County-Scottsville High School
Grades 9–12 · 906 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Scottsville’s public schools are run by Allen County School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Scottsville vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Kentucky towns that share Scottsville’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Scottsville | B− | Allen County |
Every school in Scottsville
5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Kentucky’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Allen County Career and Technical Center).
Questions about Scottsville’s schools
Are Scottsville’s schools good?
On Kentucky’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Scottsville children attend score below 55% of Kentucky’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #95 of 139 Kentucky towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 50%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Scottsville in?
Allen County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,138 students in 5 schools (2024–25).
Where do Scottsville kids go to high school?
Allen County-Scottsville High School, with 906 students; its own test results earn a C−.
What is Scottsville’s graduation rate?
94% of the class of 2023 in Allen County School District graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky.
How much does Scottsville spend per student?
$12,839 in Allen County School District (FY2024), against $14,752 across Kentucky. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Scottsville families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Scottsville → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Kentucky. Stars are from neighbors.