Top 5 Best Knox County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,706 students in Knox County, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Knox County, KY are Knox County Day Treatment, Barbourville City School and Knox County Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Knox County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Knox Central High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 25% (majority Black).

Best Knox County Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Knox County Day Treatment
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
135 Wall St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 545-5410
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Barbourville City School
Math: 29% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
140 School St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3129
Grades: PK-12
| 668 students
Rank: #33.
Knox County Learning Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
135 Wall St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 545-5410
Grades: 7-12
| 46 students
Rank: #44.
Knox Appalachian School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1909 Ky Hwy 3439
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-2568
Grades: 5-12
| 31 students
Rank: #55.
Knox Central High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Panther Way
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-9253
Grades: 9-12
| 696 students
Rank: n/an/a
Knox County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
210 Wall Street
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-5310
Grades: 8-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Knox Inspire Academy
Alternative School
200 Daniel Boone Drive
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3157
Grades: K-12
| 243 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Knox County, KY

Knox County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
180 Church Street
Artemus, KY 40903
(606) 546-4459
Grades: K-6
| 108 students
140 School St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3144
Grades: PK-6
| 351 students
140 School St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3129
Grades: 7-12
| 285 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Knox County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Knox County, KY include Knox County Day Treatment, Barbourville City School and Knox County Learning Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Knox County, KY?
7 public high schools are located in Knox County, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County, KY?
Knox County, KY public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 25% (majority Black).

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