Knott County Central High School
Tel:
(606) 785-3166
- Knott County Central High School serves 577 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Knott County Central High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Knott County Central High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Knott County Central High School's student population of 577 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 577 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Knott County Central High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,246 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Knott County Central High School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #587 out of 1246 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 10% |
| White | 99% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.40 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Knott County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Knott County Central High School is Cordia School (8.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Hindman Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hindman Knott County Area Technology Center Vocational School
0.4 miles
1996 Highway 160 South
Hindman, KY 41822
(606) 785-5350 0.4 n/a n/a - Hindman Hindman Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 548 students
0.8 miles
875 W Main St
Hindman, KY 41822
(606) 785-5872 0.8 PK-8 548 - Littcarr Carr Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 358 students
4.9 miles
8596 S Hwy 160
Littcarr, KY 41834
(606) 642-3833 4.9 PK-8 358 - Emmalena Emmalena Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 203 students
5.9 miles
8343 W Hwy 550
Emmalena, KY 41740
(606) 251-3651 5.9 PK-8 203 - Hazard Cordia School Grades: PK-12 | 226 students
8.6 miles
6050 Lotts Creek Road
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457 8.6 PK-12 226
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