Knott County Central High School
Tel:
(606)785-3166
- Knott County Central High School serves 586 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
School Overview
- Knott County Central High School's student population of 586 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 586 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Knott County Central High School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Knott County Central High School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank | #563 out of 1,251 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Black | n/a | 11% |
| White | 100% | 77% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.25 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Knott County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Hindman Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest 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 | 583 students
0.8 miles
875 W Main St
Hindman, KY 41822
(606)785-5872 0.8 PK-8 583 - Littcarr Carr Creek Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 353 students
4.9 miles
8596 S Hwy 160
Littcarr, KY 41834
(606)642-3833 4.9 K-8 353 - Emmalena Emmalena Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 214 students
5.9 miles
8343 W Hwy 550
Emmalena, KY 41740
(606)251-3651 5.9 PK-8 214 - 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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