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Public high school · East Knox Local · Howard, Ohio

East Knox Junior/senior High School

East Knox Junior/senior High School rates 7.5, right at the middle of East Knox Local's high schools, whose rated median is 7.5.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.5this school

7.5 on a one-to-ten scale; the East Knox Local median is 7.5.

#658 of 3,458 schools in Ohio · East Knox Local: 1 high schools rated, median 7.5

The brief

An East Knox Local high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 658 of 3,458 schools in Ohio and 1 of 2 in East Knox Local.

East Knox Junior/senior High School is listed in East Knox Local, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math57%3 points above the Ohio average of 54%Grades 7–8 and high-school course exams · 2026 OST
Reading51%10 points below the Ohio average of 61%Grades 7–8 and high-school course exams · 2026 OST
Proficiency has improved 7 points since 2023, reaching 54% in 2026, across a 4-year record (2023–2026).2026 OST; 52 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
8.8
25% of the rating
Academics
4.6
25% of the rating
College Readiness
7.9
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.8
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 OST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 OST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 OST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 OST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 43028; 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
East Knox Junior/senior High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$89,543
Median home value
$241,300
Median rent
$1,090/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
90.7%
Poverty rate
6.8%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43028; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
27
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
38
Somewhat Bikeable
County reported crime
512/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Athletics
9 sports
4 boys' · 5 girls' · 13 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
4 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
53.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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    7.5
One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles, and one rates higher than East Knox Junior/senior High School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does East Knox Junior/senior High School serve?

East Knox Junior/senior High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend East Knox Junior/senior High School?

East Knox Junior/senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 408 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Knox Junior/senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at East Knox Junior/senior High School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East Knox Junior/senior High School rank in OH?

East Knox Junior/senior High School ranks #658 of 3,458 schools in OH.

What is East Knox Junior/senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

East Knox Junior/senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 East Knox Junior/senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East Knox Junior/senior High School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is East Knox Junior/senior High School a charter school?

No, East Knox Junior/senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is East Knox Junior/senior High School a Title I school?

No, East Knox Junior/senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Knox Junior/senior High School?

53.2% of students at East Knox Junior/senior 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 facts

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
408
Student-teacher ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Knox County
4-year graduation
95%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#1 of 2
Schools in district
2
District spending per student
$13,789
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.7%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 43028)
8,063
Area average commute
32 min
Area median age
40.9

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.