Serving 230 students in grades 6-12, Knox Co. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- 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 230 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
230 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Knox Co. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knox Co. High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1222 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Asian
1%
2%
Black
1%
15%
White
96%
67%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1222 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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 40% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% 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 equal to the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Knox Co. High School?
230 students attend Knox Co. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Knox Co. High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Knox Co. High School?
Knox Co. High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Knox Co. High School offer ?
Knox Co. High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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