| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott County School District | Lake | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 3,989 | 9 | — | 4 |
| Forest Municipal School District | Forest | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 1,645 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Scott County compares
Together they enroll 5,634 students across 12 schools. The largest is Scott County School District with 3,989 students. Districts here average 4.5/10, below the Mississippi average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 6/10.
School Districts in Scott County, Mississippi
Scott County has 2 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Scott County is Scott County School District (6/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Mississippi. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Scott County, MS?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Scott County, MS. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Scott County, MS?
Of the districts serving Scott County, Scott County School District has the highest rating on this site at 6/10. That places it in the 52nd percentile among Mississippi school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Mississippi reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Mississippi and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Mississippi only, never across state lines.