Knox Co. High School serves 232 students in grades 6-12.
Knox Co. High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Knox Co. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Knox Co. High School's student population of 232 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
232 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Knox Co. High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Knox Co. High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#866 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
n/a
8%

Black
n/a
15%

White
96%
69%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
40%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knox Co. High School's ranking?
Knox Co. High School is ranked #866 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Knox Co. High School?
The graduation rate of Knox Co. High School is 90%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Knox Co. High School?
232 students attend Knox Co. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Knox Co. High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knox Co. High School?
Knox Co. High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Knox Co. High School offer ?
Knox Co. High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Knox Co. High School part of?
Knox Co. High School is part of Knox County R-I School District.
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