For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 498 students in Knox County R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Knox County R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
498 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Knox County R-I School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#327 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.9%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
97%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,791 is higher than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,793 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$15,255 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$14,732 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,791
$17,244
Spending / Student
$20,793
$16,653
Best Knox County R-I School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Knox Co. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
55701 State Hwy 6
Edina, MO 63537
(660) 397-2231
Edina, MO 63537
(660) 397-2231
Gr: 6-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Knox Co. Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
55701 State Hwy 6
Edina, MO 63537
(660) 397-2285
Edina, MO 63537
(660) 397-2285
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Knox County R-I School District?
Knox County R-I School District manages 2 public schools serving 498 students.
What is the rank of Knox County R-I School District?
Knox County R-I School District is ranked #324 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County R-I School District?
97% of Knox County R-I School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Knox County R-I School District?
Knox County R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Knox County R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,793 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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