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 1,700 students in grades 9-12, Great Crossing High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,700 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Great Crossing High School's student population of 1,700 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,700 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Year Founded
2019
School Rankings
Great Crossing 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 Great Crossing High School is 0.42, 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
#426 out of 1250 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
10%
Black
6%
11%
White
75%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Crossing High School's ranking?
Great Crossing High School is ranked #426 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?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Great Crossing High School?
The graduation rate of Great Crossing High School is 93%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Great Crossing High School?
1,700 students attend Great Crossing High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Great Crossing High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Great Crossing High School?
Great Crossing High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Great Crossing High School offer ?
Great Crossing High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Great Crossing High School part of?
Great Crossing High School is part of Scott County School District.
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