Top Rankings
Knox County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 4,795 students in Knox County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
51爆料s in Knox County School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
16 Schools
1,550 Schools
# Students
4,795 Students
658,048 Students
# Teachers
390 Teachers
43,138 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Knox County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
22%
Graduation Rate
81%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.46
# American Indian Students
4 Students
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
13,633 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
77 Students
62,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
41 Students
70,664 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
4,583 Students
473,873 Students
% White Students
95%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
79 Students
34,992 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
195
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
418
47,520
# Students in 1st Grade:
394
49,124
# Students in 2nd Grade:
397
50,490
# Students in 3rd Grade:
343
47,000
# Students in 4th Grade:
346
47,763
# Students in 5th Grade:
366
48,166
# Students in 6th Grade:
293
44,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
321
47,671
# Students in 8th Grade:
341
48,381
# Students in 9th Grade:
362
54,050
# Students in 10th Grade:
373
52,552
# Students in 11th Grade:
346
49,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
299
44,590
# Ungraded Students:
1
618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,671 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,224. The school district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,136 is less than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,671
$14,224
Spending / Student
$12,136
$13,964
Best Knox County School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
G R Hampton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
60 Ky 3441
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2840
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2840
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #22.
Jesse D Lay Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
220 N Allison Ave
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2849
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2849
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Rank: #33.
Knox County Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
135 Wall St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2848
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2848
Grades: 6-12
| 48 students
Rank: #44.
Knox County Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
311 N Main St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 545-5267
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 545-5267
Grades: 6-8
| 530 students
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Ky 3439d
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2832
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2832
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: #66.
Knox County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
135 Wall St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2848
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2848
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: #77.
Flat Lick Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Kentucky 3085
Flat Lick, KY 40935
(606) 645-2836
Flat Lick, KY 40935
(606) 645-2836
Grades: PK-5
| 171 students
Rank: #88.
Knox Central High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Panther Way
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2843
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2843
Grades: 9-12
| 751 students
Rank: #99.
Girdler Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5452 N Ky 11
Girdler, KY 40943
(606) 645-2838
Girdler, KY 40943
(606) 645-2838
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #1010.
Dewitt Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
138 Ky 718
Flat Lick, KY 40935
(606) 645-2834
Flat Lick, KY 40935
(606) 645-2834
Grades: PK-5
| 141 students
Rank: #1111.
Lynn Camp Schools
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Ky 830
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-5429
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-5429
Grades: PK-12
| 987 students
Rank: #1212.
Knox Appalachian School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1909 Ky Hwy 3439
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2842
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2842
Grades: 5-12
| 26 students
Rank: #1313.
Knox Inspire Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Daniel Boone Drive
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2830
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2830
Grades: K-12
| 36 students
Rank: n/an/a
Knox County Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
210 Wall Street
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2856
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2856
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
366 North Ky 830
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 645-2853
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 645-2853
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 N Ky 830
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 645-2851
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 645-2851
Grades: 6-12
| 437 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Knox County School District?
Knox County School District manages 16 public schools serving 4,795 students.
What is the rank of Knox County School District?
Knox County School District is ranked #101 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County School District?
95% of Knox County School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Knox County School District?
Knox County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Knox County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,136 is less than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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