School Overview
Scott County Central High School, located in Sikeston, Missouri, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Scott County Central R-V School District. Positioned along US Highway 61, the school functions as a community hub for students in the surrounding rural area, emphasizing a commitment to academic growth, extracurricular engagement, and character development. As a smaller district, the school typically prides itself on fostering a close-knit environment where staff and students can build strong, personalized relationships to better support individual learning needs.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Scott County Central High School provides various athletic programs and student organizations designed to enrich the educational experience and encourage school spirit. The district maintains a focus on preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with community values, the school strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed in a changing economy while remaining deeply connected to their local roots.
136
Total Students
16.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
79.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SCOTT CO. CENTRAL HIGH
Demographic Student Count
White93
Hispanic4
Black26
Two or More13
  • White
    93 (68.4 %)
  • Black
    26 (19.1 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (9.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (2.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: SCOTT CO. CENTRAL
Phone: (573)471-2001
Website: http://scottcentral.k12.mo.us
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 136
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 108
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 7 22
Grade 8 31
Grade 9 22
Grade 10 16
Grade 11 24
Grade 12 21

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SCOTT CO. CENTRAL HIGH
Grade Student Count
Grade 722
Grade 831
Grade 922
Grade 1016
Grade 1124
Grade 1221
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SCOTT CO. CENTRAL HIGH
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female7252.9%
Male6447.1%