Best Schools in Knoxville, KY
Knoxville, KY has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,994 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Knoxville meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Knoxville, KY
The top high schools in Knoxville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grant County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grant County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1078 Students
2. Pendleton County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pendleton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 698 Students
Best Middle Schools in Knoxville, KY
The top middle schools in Knoxville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grant County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grant County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 807 Students
2. Phillip Sharp Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pendleton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 497 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Knoxville, KY
The top elementary schools in Knoxville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pendleton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 493 Students
2. Dry Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grant County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 421 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Knoxville, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Knoxville, KY has a total population of 543 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Knoxville, 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 Knoxville, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Knoxville, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Knoxville, 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 Knoxville, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Knoxville, KY
How many schools are in Knoxville, KY?
Knoxville, KY has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,994 students in total.
How do schools in Knoxville perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Knoxville score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Knoxville meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Knoxville?
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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