Best Schools in Knox County, IN
Knox County, IN has 14 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 8 elementary) serving 5,550 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Knox County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Knox County, IN
The top high schools in Knox County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Knox Middle-high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Knox School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 585 Students
2. Lincoln High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vincennes Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 765 Students
3. North Knox Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Knox School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 543 Students
4. Washington Learning Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vincennes Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 82 Students
Best Middle Schools in Knox County, IN
The top middle schools in Knox County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. George Rogers Clark School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vincennes Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 609 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Knox County, IN
The top elementary schools in Knox County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Knox Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Knox School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 662 Students
2. Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vincennes Community School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 485 Students
3. James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vincennes Community School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 179 Students
4. Francis Vigo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vincennes Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 347 Students
5. North Knox Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Knox School Corp • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 388 Students
6. Tecumseh-harrison Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vincennes Community School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 369 Students
7. North Knox Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Knox School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 275 Students
8. Flaget Elementary School/diocese
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Flaget Elementary School/diocese • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 221 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Knox County, IN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Knox County, IN has a total population of 36,282 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Knox County, IN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Knox County, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Knox County, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Knox County, IN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Knox County, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Knox County, IN
How many schools are in Knox County, IN?
Knox County, IN has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 5,550 students in total.
How do schools in Knox County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Knox County score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Knox County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Knox County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Knox County
3 places in Knox County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Vincennes (9)
- Bicknell (2)
- Bruceville (1)
School districts (2)
- Vincennes Community School Corp (7 schools)
- North Knox School Corp (3 schools)