Best Schools in Knox County, OH
Knox County, OH has 34 public schools (10 high, 7 middle, 17 elementary) serving 12,263 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, 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, OH
The top high schools in Knox County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fredericktown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredericktown Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 337 Students
2. Mount Vernon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1036 Students
3. Centerburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centerburg Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 299 Students
4. Clear Fork High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clear Fork Valley Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 465 Students
5. Danville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Danville Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 242 Students
6. Northridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northridge Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 351 Students
7. Loudonville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Loudonville-perrysville Exempted Village • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 373 Students
8. East Knox Junior/senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Knox Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 415 Students
9. Utica High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Fork Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 422 Students
10. Knox County Career Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox County Jvsd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 475 Students
Best Middle Schools in Knox County, OH
The top middle schools in Knox County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Budd Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Loudonville-perrysville Exempted Village • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 201 Students
2. Mount Vernon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 836 Students
3. Fredericktown Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredericktown Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 259 Students
4. Clear Fork Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clear Fork Valley Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 372 Students
5. Centerburg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centerburg Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 268 Students
6. Utica Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Fork Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 352 Students
7. Northridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northridge Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 271 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Knox County, OH
The top elementary schools in Knox County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Twin Oak Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 356 Students
2. East Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 233 Students
3. Dan Emmett Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 268 Students
4. Wiggin Street Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 215 Students
5. St Vincent De Paul School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Vincent De Paul School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 227 Students
6. Centerburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centerburg Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 482 Students
7. Danville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Danville Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 366 Students
8. Butler Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clear Fork Valley Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 257 Students
9. Fredericktown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredericktown Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 543 Students
10. Columbia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 245 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
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, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Knox County, OH
How many schools are in Knox County, OH?
Knox County, OH has 34 public schools: 10 high schools, 7 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 12,263 students in total.
How do schools in Knox County perform on state tests?
On average, 34 schools in Knox County score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, 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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- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Knox County
6 places in Knox County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Mount Vernon (8)
- Centerburg (3)
- Fredericktown (3)
- Danville (2)
- Gambier (1)
- Howard (1)
School districts (3)
- Mount Vernon City (8 schools)
- Centerburg Local (3 schools)
- Fredericktown Local (3 schools)