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Public School Review - Established 2003

Knox County School District

200 Daniel Boone Dr
Barbourville, KY 40906
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (606) 645-2830
www.knoxkyschools.com

Top Rankings

Knox County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 3,717 students in Knox County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Knox County School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,549 Schools
# Students
3,717 Students
655,997 Students
# Teachers
310 Teachers
42,813 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeKnox County School DistrictKentucky
Pre-K182142
Kind272265
1327276
2311279
3295289
4271271
5276276
6280276
7215257
8253274
9272298
10283295
11250283
12230264
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District Rank

Knox County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (KY)
#96 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearKnox County School District
2023#96
2022#109
2021#107
2019#80
2018#130
2017#121
2016#141
2015#159
2014#166
2013#160
2012#159
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39%
38%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearKnox County School DistrictKentucky
202339%38%
202234%38%
202124%30%
201944%46%
201839%47%
201740%47%
201641%49%
201531%45%
201431%46%
201329%42%
201227%41%
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40%
45%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearKnox County School DistrictKentucky
202240%45%
202138%42%
201957%56%
201839%56%
201751%56%
201647%56%
201545%55%
201441%54%
201339%51%
201237%48%
201162%72%
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16%
22%

Science Proficiency Trends

YearKnox County School DistrictKentucky
202216%22%
202121%24%
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88%
90%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearKnox County School DistrictKentucky
202388%90%
202281%90%
202188%90%
202089%90%
201988%90%
201888%90%
201793%89%
201689%89%
201588%89%
201491%88%
201387%89%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.09
0.48

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearKnox County School DistrictKentucky
20240.080.46
20230.090.45
20220.080.44
20210.080.42
20200.080.41
20190.080.41
20180.050.39
20170.050.39
20160.060.38
20150.260.38
20140.060.36
20130.060.35
20120.050.33
20110.050.32
20100.050.32
20090.040.30
20080.030.30
20070.030.28
20060.030.24
20050.030.25
20040.020.24
20030.010.23
20020.020.24
20010.010.25
20000.020.23
19990.010.23
19980.010.22
19970.020.22
19960.010.20
19950.010.20
19940.010.23
19930.010.18
19920.010.18
19910.010.18
19900.010.18
19890.020.18
19880.010.18
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% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2024)

YearKnox County School DistrictKentucky
20242%10%
20233%9%
20222%8%
20212%8%
20201%7%
20191%7%
20182%6%
20172%6%
20162%6%
20142%5%
20132%5%
20122%4%
20111%4%
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% Black
1%
11%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1990-2024)

YearKnox County School DistrictKentucky
20241%11%
20231%11%
20221%11%
20211%11%
20202%11%
20192%11%
20181%11%
20171%11%
20161%11%
20153%11%
20141%11%
20131%11%
20121%11%
20112%11%
20102%12%
20092%11%
20082%11%
20071%11%
20061%11%
20051%11%
20041%11%
20031%11%
20021%10%
20011%11%
20001%11%
19981%10%
19971%10%
19961%10%
19951%10%
19941%11%
19901%10%
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% White
96%
71%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)

YearKnox County School DistrictKentucky
202496%72%
202395%73%
202296%74%
202196%75%
202096%76%
201996%76%
201897%77%
201797%77%
201697%78%
201560%78%
201497%79%
201397%80%
201297%81%
201197%82%
201097%82%
200998%83%
200898%83%
200799%84%
200699%86%
200599%86%
200499%86%
200399%87%
200299%87%
200199%86%
200099%87%
1999100%87%
199899%88%
199799%88%
199699%89%
199599%89%
199499%87%
1993100%90%
1992100%90%
1991100%90%
199099%90%
198999%90%
198899%90%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2024)

YearKnox County School DistrictKentucky
20241%5%
20231%5%
20221%5%
20211%4%
20201%4%
20191%4%
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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,346 is higher than the state median of $14,269. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,655 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$9,360 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearKnox County School DistrictKentucky
2023$61 MM$31 MM
2022$57 MM$28 MM
2021$61 MM$31 MM
2020$57 MM$28 MM
2019$55 MM$29 MM
2018$57 MM$28 MM
2017$54 MM$27 MM
2016$55 MM$26 MM
2015$50 MM$24 MM
2014$52 MM$25 MM
2012$52 MM$25 MM
2011$52 MM$25 MM
2010$50 MM$24 MM
2009$49 MM$24 MM
2008$49 MM$23 MM
2007$47 MM$21 MM
2006$43 MM$21 MM
2005$42 MM$19 MM
2004$39 MM$18 MM
2003$37 MM$17 MM
2002$35 MM$16 MM
2001$36 MM$16 MM
2000$33 MM$15 MM
1999$33 MM$15 MM
1998$30 MM$13 MM
1997$30 MM$13 MM
1996$29 MM$12 MM
1995$29 MM$12 MM
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Spending
$58 MM
$9,189 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearKnox County School DistrictKentucky
2023$58 MM$31 MM
2022$55 MM$30 MM
2021$58 MM$31 MM
2020$55 MM$30 MM
2019$56 MM$29 MM
2018$57 MM$29 MM
2017$50 MM$27 MM
2016$53 MM$26 MM
2015$49 MM$24 MM
2014$54 MM$24 MM
2012$50 MM$25 MM
2011$50 MM$25 MM
2010$49 MM$24 MM
2009$53 MM$23 MM
2008$56 MM$23 MM
2007$47 MM$23 MM
2006$50 MM$21 MM
2005$49 MM$20 MM
2004$40 MM$18 MM
2003$39 MM$17 MM
2002$34 MM$16 MM
2001$32 MM$15 MM
2000$33 MM$16 MM
1999$39 MM$15 MM
1998$35 MM$14 MM
1997$29 MM$14 MM
1996$32 MM$13 MM
1995$29 MM$12 MM
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Revenue / Student
$16,346
$14,269

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearKnox County School DistrictKentucky
2023$15,409$14,017
2022$13,035$12,277
2021$14,841$13,947
2020$13,035$12,277
2019$12,567$12,601
2018$12,811$12,004
2017$12,046$11,655
2016$11,677$11,340
2015$10,966$10,260
2014$11,690$10,525
2012$11,425$10,538
2011$11,089$10,815
2010$10,355$10,260
2009$10,178$10,129
2008$10,286$9,593
2007$9,836$9,177
2006$8,214$8,595
2005$7,947$8,058
2004$7,504$7,571
2003$7,067$7,233
2002$6,887$6,765
2001$7,194$6,804
2000$6,696$6,297
1999$6,580$6,223
1998$6,825$5,571
1997$6,355$5,719
1995$5,960$5,143
1992$4,225$3,961
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Spending / Student
$15,655
$14,008

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearKnox County School DistrictKentucky
2023$14,758$14,031
2022$12,511$13,046
2021$14,213$13,961
2020$12,511$13,046
2019$12,782$12,743
2018$12,786$12,248
2017$11,234$11,623
2016$11,280$11,206
2015$10,602$10,180
2014$12,126$10,401
2012$10,977$10,497
2011$10,652$10,742
2010$10,012$10,180
2009$11,027$9,906
2008$11,663$9,747
2007$9,851$9,749
2006$9,515$8,847
2005$9,446$8,358
2004$7,657$7,657
2003$7,542$7,021
2002$6,575$6,829
2001$6,553$6,553
2000$6,739$6,848
1999$7,762$6,265
1998$7,820$5,710
1997$6,038$6,044
1995$6,062$4,886
1992$3,940$3,804
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Best Knox County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
G R Hampton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
60 Ky 3441
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2840
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Jesse D Lay Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
220 N Allison Ave
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2849
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Knox County Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
311 N Main St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 545-5267
Gr: 6-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Dewitt Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
138 Ky 718
Flat Lick, KY 40935
(606) 645-2834
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 Ky 3439d
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2832
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Flat Lick Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Kentucky 3085
Flat Lick, KY 40935
(606) 645-2836
Gr: PK-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #77.
Knox Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Panther Way
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2843
Gr: 9-12 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
Knox County Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
135 Wall St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2848
Gr: 6-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Girdler Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5452 N Ky 11
Girdler, KY 40943
(606) 645-2838
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1010.
Knox Inspire Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Daniel Boone Drive
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2830
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1111.
Knox Appalachian School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1909 Ky Hwy 3439
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2842
Gr: 5-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Knox County Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
210 Wall Street
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2856
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lynn Camp Elementary School
366 North Ky 830
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 645-2853
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Lynn Camp Middle High School
100 N Ky 830
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 645-2851
Gr: 6-12 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Knox County School District?
Knox County School District manages 14 public schools serving 3,717 students.
What is the rank of Knox County School District?
Knox County School District is ranked #72 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County School District?
96% of Knox County School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Knox County School District?
Knox County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Knox County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,655 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.

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  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,717 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : 88% (Top 50% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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