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6.5 avg / 10

Knox County School District

School District · Barbourville, Kentucky

Students: 3,809
Teachers (FTE): 314
Estimated Scores: 9%

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

14

7 elem, 1 mid, 5 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,730

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.1:1

How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#56 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,730

+$744 vs Kentucky median

District size

3,809 students

Larger than Kentucky median

About Knox County

Knox County is a Barbourville, Kentucky school district serving 14 schools. The district educates 3,809 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. The district invests $14,730 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.5/10, Knox County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Jesse D Lay Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.

In standardized testing, Knox County students show an average math proficiency of 34.2% and ELA proficiency of 42.2%.

The district includes 7 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 5 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Knox County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 34.2%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 42.2%
School
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Average proficiency across all schools in Knox County with test data.

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Barbourville
Total Enrollment
3,809
Teachers (FTE)
314
Child Poverty Rate
0.4%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Knox County?

Knox County has 14 schools in total — 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Knox County?

The average composite rating for Knox County is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Knox County?

Knox County spends $14,730 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Knox County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Knox County is 12.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Knox County?

Jesse D Lay Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Knox County with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What are the test scores in Knox County?

Across schools in Knox County with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Knox County compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Knox County has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 14 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.5/10
Math Proficiency
34.2%
ELA Proficiency
42.2%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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