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Knox Inspire Academy
School · Knox County · Barbourville, KY
A Knox County school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
200 Daniel Boone Drive, Barbourville, KY 40906
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Knox Inspire Academy score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Knox Inspire Academy 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 34Somewhat 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
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbourville City SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 731 | 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
- #11 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 Inspire Academy is listed in Knox County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Knox Inspire Academy
Knox Inspire Academy is a public school in Barbourville, KY, part of Knox County, serving approximately 36 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 36:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,274 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Knox Inspire Academy
What grades does Knox Inspire Academy serve?
Knox Inspire Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Knox Inspire Academy?
Knox Inspire Academy has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knox Inspire Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Knox Inspire Academy is 36:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Knox Inspire Academy rank in KY?
Knox Inspire Academy ranks #1,274 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Knox Inspire Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Knox Inspire Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 Inspire Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Knox Inspire Academy has 12% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Knox Inspire Academy a charter school?
No, Knox Inspire Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Knox Inspire Academy a Title I school?
No, Knox Inspire Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Knox Inspire Academy?
83.3% of students at Knox Inspire Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 36
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 36:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Knox County
- Phone
- (606) 645-2830
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 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 mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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