Best Schools in Knox County, KY
Knox County, KY has 25 public schools (9 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 9,677 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Knox County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Knox County, KY
The top high schools in Knox County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Corbin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corbin Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 829 Students
2. Bell County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bell County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 695 Students
3. Clay County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 717 Students
4. Knox Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 761 Students
5. Lynn Camp Middle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 465 Students
6. Barbourville Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barbourville Independent • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 7 Students
7. Knox County Learning Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 58 Students
8. Knox Appalachian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 40 Students
9. Knox County Day Treatment
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 16 Students
Best Middle Schools in Knox County, KY
The top middle schools in Knox County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Corbin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corbin Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 646 Students
2. Whitley County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitley County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 563 Students
3. Knox County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 429 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Knox County, KY
The top elementary schools in Knox County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. G R Hampton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 268 Students
2. Dewitt Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 127 Students
3. Corbin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corbin Independent • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 373 Students
4. Corbin Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corbin Independent • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 769 Students
5. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 362 Students
6. Flat Lick Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 190 Students
7. Jesse D Lay Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 339 Students
8. Whitley County North Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitley County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 321 Students
9. Girdler Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 294 Students
10. Lynn Camp Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 525 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
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, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Knox County, KY
How many schools are in Knox County, KY?
Knox County, KY has 25 public schools: 9 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 9,677 students in total.
How do schools in Knox County perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in Knox County score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Knox County greatly exceed 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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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)
- Barbourville (10)
- Flat Lick (2)
- Girdler (1)
School districts (1)
- Knox County (12 schools)