Knox Appalachian School
Knox Appalachian School serves 51 students in grades 5-12.
Knox Appalachian School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Knox Appalachian School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Knox Appalachian School's student population of 51 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-12 |
| Total Students | 51 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 teachers |
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School Comparison
Knox Appalachian School is ranked within the bottom 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 Knox Appalachian School is 0.43, which is more 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 | #1163 out of 1246 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21-39% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 7% |
| Black | 10% | 10% |
| White | 74% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08) | 3% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Knox County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Knox Appalachian School is Knox Inspire Academy (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Central Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Barbourville Central Elementary School Math: 39% | Reading: 56%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 464 students10
0.3 miles
1000 Ky 3439
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3496 0.3 PK-6 464 - Barbourville G R Hampton Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 280 students10
1.8 miles
60 Ky 3441
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-4169 1.8 PK-6 280 - Barbourville Jesse D Lay Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 329 students10
1.9 miles
220 N Allison Ave
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-6524 1.9 PK-6 329 - Barbourville Knox Inspire Academy Alternative School Grades: K-12
1.9 miles
200 Daniel Boone Drive
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3157 1.9 K-12 n/a - Barbourville Knox County Area Technology Center Vocational School
2.2 miles
210 Wall Street
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-5310 2.2 n/a n/a
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