Best High Schools in Knox County, KY

Knox County, KY has 11 high schools with 2,869 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Knox County score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Knox County meet expectations.

1. Corbin High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Corbin Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 829 Students

2. Knox County Day Treatment

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Knox County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 16 Students

3. Knox Appalachian School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Knox County • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 40 Students

4. Knox Central High School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Knox County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 761 Students

5. Knox County Learning Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Knox County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 58 Students

6. Barbourville Learning Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Barbourville Independent • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 7 Students

7. High School Homebound

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Corbin Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 8 Students

8. Lynn Camp Middle High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Knox County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 465 Students

Best Middle Schools in Knox County, KY

Knox County, KY has 3 middle schools with 1,099 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Knox County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Knox County exceed expectations.

1. Corbin Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Corbin Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 646 Students

2. Knox County Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Knox County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 429 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Knox County, KY

Knox County, KY has 11 elementary schools with 3,496 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Knox County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Knox County exceed expectations.

1. Hunter Hills Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Laurel County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 568 Students

2. G R Hampton Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Knox County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 268 Students

3. Corbin Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Corbin Independent • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 373 Students

4. Central Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Knox County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 362 Students

5. Jesse D Lay Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Knox County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 339 Students

6. Flat Lick Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Knox County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 190 Students

7. Dewitt Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Knox County • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 127 Students

8. Girdler Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Knox County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 294 Students

9. Whitley County North Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Whitley County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 321 Students

10. Elementary Homebound

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Corbin Independent • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 24 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Knox County, KY

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Knox County, KY has a total population of 30,193 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Knox County, KY

7,533

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

76%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

14%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Knox County, KY.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

20.45 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

3.16 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

17.29 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Knox County, KY.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Knox County, KY.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,782 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

57 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Knox County, KY Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Knox County, KY

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Whitley County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Laurel County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Bell County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Clay County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
McCreary County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Claiborne County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Leslie County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Jackson County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Harlan County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Owsley County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations