North Knox High School is a public school located between the towns of Bicknell and Freelandville, Indiana.
Serving 541 students in grades 7-12, North Knox Jr-sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Knox Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
North Knox Jr-sr High School's student population of 541 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
541 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1963
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Motto
Teaching Tomorrow's Leaders
School Rankings
North Knox Jr-sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Knox Jr-sr High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1317 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
89%
62%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.5%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Knox Jr-sr High School's ranking?
North Knox Jr-sr High School is ranked #1317 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are North Knox Jr-sr High School often compared to?
North Knox Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln High School, South Knox Middle-high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Knox Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of North Knox Jr-sr High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend North Knox Jr-sr High School?
541 students attend North Knox Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of North Knox Jr-sr High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Knox Jr-sr High School?
North Knox Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Knox Jr-sr High School offer ?
North Knox Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Knox Jr-sr High School part of?
North Knox Jr-sr High School is part of North Knox School Corp School District.
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