For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,901 students in Knott County, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 131 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Knott County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Knott County, KY are Jones Fork Elementary School, Emmalena Elementary School and Carr Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knott County, KY public schools 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). Schools in Knott County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Knott County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jones Fork Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9795 Hwy 550 E
Mousie, KY 41839
(606) 946-2132
Mousie, KY 41839
(606) 946-2132
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Emmalena Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8343 W Hwy 550
Emmalena, KY 41740
(606) 251-3651
Emmalena, KY 41740
(606) 251-3651
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Carr Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8596 S Hwy 160
Littcarr, KY 41834
(606) 642-3833
Littcarr, KY 41834
(606) 642-3833
Gr: K-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Knott County Central High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
76 Patriot Lane
Hindman, KY 41822
(606) 785-3166
Hindman, KY 41822
(606) 785-3166
Gr: 9-12 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #55.
Hindman Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
875 W Main St
Hindman, KY 41822
(606) 785-5872
Hindman, KY 41822
(606) 785-5872
Gr: PK-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Beaver Creek Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Hwy 7 S
Topmost, KY 41862
(606) 447-2833
Topmost, KY 41862
(606) 447-2833
Gr: K-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: n/an/a
Knott County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
1996 Highway 160 South
Hindman, KY 41822
(606) 785-5350
Hindman, KY 41822
(606) 785-5350
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Knott County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Knott County, KY include Jones Fork Elementary School, Emmalena Elementary School and Carr Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Knott County?
7 public schools are located in Knott County.
What percentage of students in Knott County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Knott County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Knott County?
Knott County public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Knott County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Knott County include: Beaver Creek Elementary School vs. Hindman Elementary School, Hindman Elementary School vs. Beaver Creek Elementary School, Jones Fork Elementary School vs. Emmalena Elementary School
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