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 Benjamin School, Munday Elementary 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 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benjamin School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
303 E Hayes St
Benjamin, TX 79505
(940) 459-2231
Benjamin, TX 79505
(940) 459-2231
Grades: PK-12
| 104 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #33.
Knox City School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 N 4th St
Knox City, TX 79529
(940) 657-3565
Knox City, TX 79529
(940) 657-3565
Grades: PK-12
| 200 students
Rank: #44.
Munday Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Grades: 6-12
| 206 students
Knox County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 N 4th
Knox City, TX 79529
(940) 657-3147
Knox City, TX 79529
(940) 657-3147
Grades: PK-4
| 115 students
Hwy 277
Munday, TX 76371
(940) 422-5233
Munday, TX 76371
(940) 422-5233
Grades: 7-8
| 61 students
711 9th St
Knox City, TX 79529
(940) 657-3731
Knox City, TX 79529
(940) 657-3731
Grades: 5-8
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Knox County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Knox County, TX include Benjamin School, Munday Elementary 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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