Knox County School District
School District · Barbourville, Kentucky
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
14
7 elem, 1 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,730
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
14
7 elem, 1 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,730
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Evaluating Knox County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Knox County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
G R Hampton Elementary School
Barbourville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Flat Lick Elementary School
Flat Lick · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Knox County Middle School
Barbourville · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#28 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,730
+$744 vs Kentucky median
District size
3,809 students
Larger than Kentucky median
The short answer
Knox County ranks #28 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Knox County's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are G R Hampton Elementary School (9.6/10), Flat Lick Elementary School (9.2/10), and Knox County Middle School (8.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.6/10 despite 77% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Knox County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Knox County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | G R Hampton Elementary School | 9.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Flat Lick Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Knox County Middle School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Dewitt Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Central Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Jesse D Lay Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Knox County Learning Academy | 6.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Girdler Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Knox Central High School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Knox Inspire Academy | 2.5 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 7.2/10, Knox County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is G R Hampton Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.6/10.
In standardized testing, Knox County students show an average math proficiency of 38.5% and ELA proficiency of 46.5%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Knox County with test data.
Schools in Knox County
14 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 5
Other Schools 1
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 7.2/10. 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?
G R Hampton Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Knox County with a composite score of 9.6/10.
What are the test scores in Knox County?
Across schools in Knox County with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.5%. 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 7.2/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.5%
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Compare Knox County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Jefferson County (171)
- Fayette County (79)
- Kentucky Tech System (55)
- Warren County (34)
- Boone County (28)
- Hardin County (27)
- Bullitt County (25)
- Daviess County (24)
- Kenton County (22)
- Madison County (22)
- Oldham County (22)
- Pike County (20)
- Christian County (19)
- Laurel County (19)
- Hopkins County (18)
- Scott County (17)
- Franklin County (16)
- Floyd County (14)
- Jessamine County (14)
- Mccracken County (14)
- Pulaski County (14)
- Shelby County (14)
- Henderson County (13)
- Nelson County (13)
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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