Excellent
#200 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 9% in state
Knox Co. High
High School · Knox Co. R-i · Edina, MO
A Knox Co. R-i high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
55701 STATE HWY 6, Edina, MO 63537
- Math 48% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs MO 41% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Knox Co. High score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 41% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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 32 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Knox Co. High 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,829
Median home value
$104,800
Median rent
$666/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
82.5%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63537; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Knox Co. R-i
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,000NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Knox Co. High is listed in KNOX CO. R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Knox Co. High
Knox Co. High is a public high school in Edina, MO, part of Knox Co. R-i, serving approximately 226 students in grades 6th-12th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #200 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Knox Co. High
What grades does Knox Co. High serve?
Knox Co. High serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Knox Co. High?
Knox Co. High has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knox Co. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Knox Co. High is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Knox Co. High rank in MO?
Knox Co. High ranks #200 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Knox Co. High's MySchoolScout rating?
Knox Co. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Co. High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Knox Co. High has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Knox Co. High a charter school?
No, Knox Co. High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Knox Co. High a Title I school?
No, Knox Co. High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Knox Co. High?
64.6% of students at Knox Co. High 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 226
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Knox County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.0%
- Phone
- (660) 397-2231
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 63537)
- 2,331
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
Official sources & links
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 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments / 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 63537; 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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