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Knox Appalachian School
High School · Knox County · Barbourville, KY
A Knox County high school serving grades 5th – 12th.
1909 KY HWY 3439, Barbourville, KY 40906
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Knox Appalachian 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,056/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Barbourville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$22,355
Median home value
$120,900
Median rent
$660/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
62.3%
Poverty rate
39.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40906; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knox Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 751 | Compare → |
| Knox Inspire AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Knox County Day TreatmentEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 2.5 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Knox County Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–12 | 2.5 mi | 48 | 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.
Knox County
- Schools in district
- 15
- District spending per student
- $14,730NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Knox Appalachian School is listed in Knox County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Knox Appalachian School
Knox Appalachian School is a public high school in Barbourville, KY, part of Knox County, serving approximately 26 students in grades 5th-12th with a 5.2:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Knox Appalachian School
What grades does Knox Appalachian School serve?
Knox Appalachian School serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Knox Appalachian School?
Knox Appalachian School has an enrollment of approximately 26 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knox Appalachian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Knox Appalachian School is 5.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Knox Appalachian School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Knox Appalachian School has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Knox Appalachian School a charter school?
No, Knox Appalachian School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Knox Appalachian School a Title I school?
No, Knox Appalachian School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Knox Appalachian School?
96.2% of students at Knox Appalachian 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
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 26
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 96.2%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Knox County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.8%
- Phone
- (606) 645-2842
- Area population (ZIP 40906)
- 10,560
- Area median age
- 38.3
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.
- 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 · 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.
- 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 40906; 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 not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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