For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 553 students in Knott County, KY.
The top-ranked public high school in Knott County, KY is Knott County Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knott County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Knott County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public high schools.
Knott County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is equal to the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Knott County Central High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Knott County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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
Knott County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
450 Vest-talcum Rd
Vest, KY 41772
(606) 785-3515
Vest, KY 41772
(606) 785-3515
Gr: K-8 | 136 students
6740 Hwy 899
Pippa Passes, KY 41844
(606) 368-3307
Pippa Passes, KY 41844
(606) 368-3307
Gr: K-8 | 126 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Knott County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Knott County, KY include Knott County Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Knott County?
2 public high schools are located in Knott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Knott County?
Knott County public high schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Knott County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Knott County include: Knott County Central High School vs. Knott County Area Technology Center, Knott County Area Technology Center vs. Knott County Central High School