Knott 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 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,072 students in Knott County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Knott County School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Knott County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.46
# American Indian Students
1 Student
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
13,633 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
62,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%
# Black Students
18 Students
70,664 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
2,023 Students
473,873 Students
% White Students
98%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
34,992 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
85
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
157
47,520
# Students in 1st Grade:
165
49,124
# Students in 2nd Grade:
161
50,490
# Students in 3rd Grade:
122
47,000
# Students in 4th Grade:
170
47,763
# Students in 5th Grade:
145
48,166
# Students in 6th Grade:
150
44,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
157
47,671
# Students in 8th Grade:
145
48,381
# Students in 9th Grade:
158
54,050
# Students in 10th Grade:
177
52,552
# Students in 11th Grade:
140
49,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
138
44,590
# Ungraded Students:
2
618
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,884 is higher than the state median of $14,224. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,480 is higher than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Knott County School District?
Knott County School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,072 students.
What is the rank of Knott County School District?
Knott County School District is ranked #88 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Knott County School District?
98% of Knott County School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Knott County School District?
Knott County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Knott County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,480 is higher than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 7 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 2,072 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 2%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50% in KY)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 24% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
