Best Schools in Knox County, MO
Knox County, MO has 8 public schools (4 high, 0 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,856 students. On average they score 40% 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, MO
The top high schools in Knox County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Knox Co. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox Co. R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 242 Students
2. Adair Co. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adair Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 66 Students
3. La Plata High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Plata R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 146 Students
4. Highland Jr.-sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis Co. C-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 389 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Knox County, MO
The top elementary schools in Knox County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Adair Co. Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adair Co. R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 74 Students
2. La Plata Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Plata R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 165 Students
3. Highland Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis Co. C-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 525 Students
4. Knox Co. Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 249 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Knox County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Knox County, MO has a total population of 3,744 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Knox County, MO
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, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
37.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.71 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Knox County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Knox County, MO.
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, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Knox County, MO
How many schools are in Knox County, MO?
Knox County, MO has 8 public schools: 4 high schools, 0 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,856 students in total.
How do schools in Knox County perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Knox County score 40% 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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Knox County, MO
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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Knox County
1 places in Knox County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Edina (2)