Best High Schools in Knox County, OH

Knox County, OH has 12 high schools with 4,922 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 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Knox County exceed expectations.

1. Fredericktown High School

A-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fredericktown Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 337 Students

2. Danville High School

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Danville Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 242 Students

3. Centerburg High School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Centerburg Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 299 Students

4. Mount Vernon High School

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mount Vernon City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1036 Students

5. Northridge High School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Northridge Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 351 Students

6. East Knox Junior/senior High School

B+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

East Knox Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 415 Students

7. Loudonville High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Loudonville-perrysville Exempted Village • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 373 Students

8. Highland High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Highland Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 502 Students

9. Clear Fork High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Clear Fork Valley Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 465 Students

10. Utica High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Fork Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 422 Students

Best Middle Schools in Knox County, OH

Knox County, OH has 8 middle schools with 2,985 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 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Knox County meet expectations.

1. Fredericktown Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fredericktown Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 259 Students

2. Centerburg Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Centerburg Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 268 Students

3. Mount Vernon Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mount Vernon City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 836 Students

4. Highland Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Highland Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 426 Students

5. Budd Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Loudonville-perrysville Exempted Village • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 201 Students

6. Northridge Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Northridge Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 271 Students

7. Utica Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Fork Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 352 Students

8. Clear Fork Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Clear Fork Valley Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 372 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Knox County, OH

Knox County, OH has 18 elementary schools with 6,079 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 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Knox County greatly exceed expectations.

1. East Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mount Vernon City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 233 Students

2. Wiggin Street Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mount Vernon City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 215 Students

3. Centerburg Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Centerburg Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 482 Students

4. Fredericktown Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fredericktown Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 543 Students

5. East Knox Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

East Knox Local • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 506 Students

6. Twin Oak Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mount Vernon City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 356 Students

7. Danville Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Danville Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 366 Students

8. Northridge Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Northridge Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 549 Students

9. Columbia Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mount Vernon City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 245 Students

10. Utica Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Fork Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 372 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Knox County, OH

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

Community Factors

Knox County, OH has a total population of 62,721 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Knox County, OH

13,986

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Knox County, OH.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A

13.12 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.40 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

10.72 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Knox County, OH.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

858 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

52 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 67%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations