For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 715 students in Knox County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Knox County, TX are Munday Elementary School, Benjamin School and Knox City School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Knox County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Munday Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1111 W Main
Munday, TX 76371
(940) 422-4321
Munday, TX 76371
(940) 422-4321
Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Benjamin School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 E Hayes St
Benjamin, TX 79505
(940) 459-2231
Benjamin, TX 79505
(940) 459-2231
Gr: PK-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Knox City School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 N 4th St
Knox City, TX 79529
(940) 657-3565
Knox City, TX 79529
(940) 657-3565
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Munday Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
911 W D St
Munday, TX 76371
(940) 422-4321
Munday, TX 76371
(940) 422-4321
Gr: 6-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Knox County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 156
Goree, TX 76363
(940) 422-5233
Goree, TX 76363
(940) 422-5233
Gr: PK-12 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 81%
300 N 4th
Knox City, TX 79529
(940) 657-3147
Knox City, TX 79529
(940) 657-3147
Gr: PK-4 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
911 W D
Munday, TX 76371
(940) 422-4321
Munday, TX 76371
(940) 422-4321
Gr: 9-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Hwy 277
Munday, TX 76371
(940) 422-5233
Munday, TX 76371
(940) 422-5233
Gr: 7-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
711 9th St
Knox City, TX 79529
(940) 657-3731
Knox City, TX 79529
(940) 657-3731
Gr: 5-8 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Knox County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Knox County, TX include Munday Elementary School, Benjamin School and Knox City School.
How many public schools are located in Knox County?
4 public schools are located in Knox County.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County?
Knox County public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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