Best Knox County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 715 students in Knox County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Knox County, TX are Munday Elementary School, Benjamin School and Knox City School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Knox County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Munday Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1111 W Main
Munday, TX 76371
(940) 422-4321
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Benjamin School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
303 E Hayes St
Benjamin, TX 79505
(940) 459-2231
Gr: PK-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Knox City School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 N 4th St
Knox City, TX 79529
(940) 657-3565
Gr: PK-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Munday Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
911 W D St
Munday, TX 76371
(940) 422-4321
Gr: 6-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Knox County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Knox County, TX include Munday Elementary School, Benjamin School and Knox City School.
How many public schools are located in Knox County?
4 public schools are located in Knox County.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County?
Knox County public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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