For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 508 students in Knoxville, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Knoxville, IA is Knoxville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knoxville, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Knoxville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Knoxville, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Knoxville High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Knoxville, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Knoxville High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1811 W Madison
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-2173
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-2173
Gr: 9-12 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Knoxville, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
614 East Washington St
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-6541
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-6541
Gr: K-5
Goal Alternative School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
614 E. Washington
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-4533
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-4533
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Knoxville, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Knoxville, IA include Knoxville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Knoxville?
1 public high schools are located in Knoxville.
What is the racial composition of students in Knoxville?
Knoxville public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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