Knob Noster High School is an American public high school located in Knob Noster, Missouri. It is part of the Knob Noster R-VIII School District.
Serving 474 students in grades 9-12, Knob Noster High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Knob Noster High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 117.2 square miles in Knob Noster, MO. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Knob Noster High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Knob Noster High School's student population of 474 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
474 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1963
School Motto
We empower tomorrow’s leaders.
School Rankings
Knob Noster High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knob Noster High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#674 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.1%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Orange and Black
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knob Noster High School's ranking?
Knob Noster High School is ranked #674 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Knob Noster High School often compared to?
Knob Noster High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Warrensburg High School, Kingsville High School, Leeton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Knob Noster High School?
The graduation rate of Knob Noster High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Knob Noster High School?
474 students attend Knob Noster High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Knob Noster High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Knob Noster High School?
Knob Noster High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Knob Noster High School offer ?
Knob Noster High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Knob Noster High School part of?
Knob Noster High School is part of Knob Noster R-VIII School District.
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