For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 842 students in Pine Knot, KY.
The top ranked public school in Pine Knot, KY is Pine Knot Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pine Knot, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Pine Knot have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pine Knot, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine Knot Intermediate
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6519 S Hwy 1651
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-2511
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-2511
Gr: 3-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
119 East Highway 2792
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-2161
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-2161
Gr: PK-2 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Pine Knot, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
119 East Hwy 92
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-3590
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-3590
Gr: PK | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Pine Knot Career Institute High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
132 Job Corps Road
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-4250
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-4250
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
6519 S Hwy 1651
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 376-2511
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 376-2511
Gr: 4-6 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
119 East Hwy 2792
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-2161
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-2161
Gr: K-3 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pine Knot, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Pine Knot, KY include Pine Knot Intermediate.
How many public schools are located in Pine Knot?
2 public schools are located in Pine Knot.
What is the racial composition of students in Pine Knot?
Pine Knot public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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