Excellent
#57 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 4% in state
Knox County Middle School
Middle School · Knox County · Barbourville, KY
A middle school in Barbourville, KY where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
311 N. Main St., Barbourville, KY 40906
- Math 51% proficient (2025)
- Reading 61% proficient (2025)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Knox County Middle School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 27 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Knox County Middle 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- 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
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbourville City SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 731 | Compare → |
| Knox Inspire AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 36 | 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
- Rank in district
- #4 of 11
- 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 County Middle School is listed in Knox County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Knox County Middle School
Knox County Middle School is a public middle school in Barbourville, KY, part of Knox County, serving approximately 530 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #57 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Knox County Middle School
What grades does Knox County Middle School serve?
Knox County Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Knox County Middle School?
Knox County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 530 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knox County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Knox County Middle School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Knox County Middle School rank in KY?
Knox County Middle School ranks #57 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Knox County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Knox County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Knox County Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Knox County Middle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Knox County Middle School a charter school?
No, Knox County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Knox County Middle School a Title I school?
No, Knox County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Knox County Middle School?
81.1% of students at Knox County Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 530
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Knox County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.0%
- Phone
- (606) 545-5267
- 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.
- 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 · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 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 mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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