Very Good
#454 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 25% in state
Knightstown High School
High School · C a Beard Memorial School Corp · Knightstown, IN
A C a Beard Memorial School Corp high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8149 W US Hwy 40, Knightstown, IN 46148
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2021)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Knightstown High School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Knightstown High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low176/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,951
Median home value
$180,900
Median rent
$849/mo
College educated
21.8%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
19.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46148; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Eastern Hancock High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 4.3 mi | 378 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
C a Beard Memorial School Corp
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,683NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Knightstown High School is listed in C A Beard Memorial School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Knightstown High School
Knightstown High School is a public high school in Knightstown, IN, part of C a Beard Memorial School Corp, serving approximately 317 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #454 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Knightstown High School
What grades does Knightstown High School serve?
Knightstown High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Knightstown High School?
Knightstown High School has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knightstown High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Knightstown High School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Knightstown High School rank in IN?
Knightstown High School ranks #454 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Knightstown High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Knightstown High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Knightstown High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Knightstown High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Knightstown High School a charter school?
No, Knightstown High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Knightstown High School a Title I school?
No, Knightstown High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Knightstown High School?
44.8% of students at Knightstown High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 317
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Henry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (765) 345-5153
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 46148)
- 4,948
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 41
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46148; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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