William Henry and Lilla Luce Harrison House · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainScott City’s public schools score below 51% of Missouri districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Scott City, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. 34% of students in Scott City’s public schools are proficient in math, below the Missouri average (39%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Missouri, not nationally.
From Missouri 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.
Scott City’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 613 Missouri towns with household incomes within a quarter of Scott City’s, its schools beat 43%, lower than their 49% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 43% of tested students were proficient in reading and 34% in math, against 43% and 39% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,930 per student, against $14,569 across Missouri (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 5 the district’s path is Scott City Middle, then Scott City High. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. Joseph School (private) is in town. 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 Scott City’s grade
B−: better than 49% of Missouri school districts, #158 of 247 Missouri towns. Test scores are below the Missouri average; there is no graduation rate to add.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Scott City, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Scott City
Scott City Elem.
Grades PK–4 · 282 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Scott City
Scott City Elem.
Grades PK–4 · 282 students · 12:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Scott City
Scott City Elem.
Grades PK–4 · 282 students · 12:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Scott City
Scott City Elem.
Grades PK–4 · 282 students · 12:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Scott City
Scott City Elem.
Grades PK–4 · 282 students · 12:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Scott City
Scott City Elem.
Grades PK–4 · 282 students · 12:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Scott City
Scott City Middle
Grades 5–8 · 223 students · 10:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Scott City
Scott City Middle
Grades 5–8 · 223 students · 10:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Scott City
Scott City Middle
Grades 5–8 · 223 students · 10:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Scott City
Scott City Middle
Grades 5–8 · 223 students · 10:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Scott City
Scott City High
Grades 9–12 · 268 students · 12:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Scott City
Scott City High
Grades 9–12 · 268 students · 12:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Scott City
Scott City High
Grades 9–12 · 268 students · 12:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Scott City
Scott City High
Grades 9–12 · 268 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Scott City’s public schools are run by Scott City R-I School District. Parts of Scott City (8% and 2% of its land) are served by Cape Girardeau 63 and Kelso C-7 instead. 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.
Close to the state in reading
Scott City vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Missouri towns that share Scott City’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Scott City | B− | Scott City R-I |
| Cape Girardeau | C+ | Cape Girardeau 63 |
Every school in Scott City
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Missouri’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Scott City’s schools
Are Scott City’s schools good?
On Missouri’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Scott City children attend score below 51% of Missouri’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #158 of 247 Missouri towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 43%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Scott City in?
Scott City R-I School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 773 students in 3 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Scott City are served by Cape Girardeau 63 and Kelso C-7.
Where do Scott City kids go to high school?
Scott City High, with 268 students; its own test results earn a B+.
How much does Scott City spend per student?
$11,930 in Scott City R-I School District (FY2024), against $14,569 across Missouri. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Scott City?
Yes: St. Joseph School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 39 students).
Parents talk
What Scott City families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Scott City → 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 Missouri. Stars are from neighbors.