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Knoxville High School

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Knoxville High School ranks 218 th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

218^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 36% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Knoxville High School is a public high school in Knoxville, Iowa, serving 503 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Knoxville Community School District, which is ranked 256 out of 313 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Knoxville High School has faced some challenges in recent years. Its four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.5% to 90.5%, is slightly lower than the state average of around 91%. The school has also experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.6% to 29.1%, which is significantly higher than the state average of 10-15%. Academically, the school's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science have been mixed compared to state and district averages, with the school performing better in some areas but lagging behind in others, particularly in Mathematics.

When comparing Knoxville High School to nearby schools, such as PCM High School and Pella High School, the latter two consistently outperform Knoxville High School in terms of state rankings, test scores, and graduation rates. Smaller and more rural schools, like Twin Cedars Junior-Senior High School and Melcher-Dallas High School, have similar or lower performance metrics compared to Knoxville High School. The school's declining performance over the years, as evidenced by its drop in state rankings, is also a concern that warrants further investigation.

508

Students ?

15.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,996

Per pupil spending ?

37.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1811 W Madison
Knoxville, IA 50138

(641) 842-2173

District: Knoxville Community School District

Feeder schools for Knoxville High School:

Elementary:	Northstar Elementary School
	West Elementary
Middle:	Knoxville Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.4%

Hispanic:

6.1%

Two or more races:

3.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 22nd percentile in 2022 → 36th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 36th (2025) from a 22nd-percentile low (2022)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (29% vs 22% Iowa)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school68%

District avg68%

Iowa avg69%

218^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Bottom 36%▼ down 22 pts since 2015

From top 42% (2015) to bottom 36% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

256^th of 313Knoxville Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	45.1	218 of 340	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.2	192 of 338	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	32.8	259 of 336	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	29.8	260 of 332	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	42.2	216 of 327	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	62.9	124 of 327	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.4	149 of 320	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	43.9	220 of 325	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	58.6	145 of 320	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	62.6	135 of 324	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2014	35.1	248 of 322	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	39.7	268 of 351	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	46.9	236 of 351	32.8%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts73%~ state avg

Mathematics66%~ state avg

Science61%-6 vs state

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Schools Near Knoxville High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)					ISASP Mathematics (2025)					ISASP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Knoxville High School	Public	9-12	1811 W Madison	Knoxville	50138	Marion County	Knoxville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 842-2173	508	34	15.0	37.8%	449 (88.4%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (6.1%)	5 (1.0%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	16 (3.1%)	45.1	218^th of 340 public high schools	35.9%		50.2	192^nd of 338 public high schools	43.2%	26			72.5	74.0	72.8			60.0	69.5	69.3		60.9	$14,996	$157	$14,839
Melcher-Dallas High School	Public	7-12	214 S Main	Melcher	50163	Marion County	Melcher-Dallas Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 947-3731	151	14	10.4	30.5%	146 (96.7%)	4 (2.6%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23.4	290^th of 340 public high schools	14.7%		41.3	235^th of 338 public high schools	30.5%	55	61.1	73.7	87.5	60.9	62.5	55.6	57.9	45.8	47.8	43.8	52.6	47.8	$17,935	$366	$17,567
Pleasantville High School	Public	9-12	415 Jones St	Pleasantville	50225	Marion County	Pleasantville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 848-0541	241	18	13.1	31.1%	214 (88.8%)	2 (0.8%)	14 (5.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	30.6	271^st of 340 public high schools	20.3%		47.6	210^th of 338 public high schools	37.9%	61			74.6	63.5	62.7			59.3	59.6	59.3		55.8	$19,905	$192	$19,713
Twin Cedars Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	2204 Highway G71	Bussey	50044	Marion County	Twin Cedars Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 944-5243	142	15	9.3	42.3%	128 (90.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	36	259^th of 340 public high schools	23.8%		29.5	270^th of 338 public high schools	20.1%	11	73.7	84.2	87.0	73.7	54.2	68.4	78.9	60.9	52.6	33.3	68.4	73.7	$15,106	$118	$14,987
Pella High School	Public	9-12	212 E University St	Pella	50219	Marion County	Pella Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 628-3870	801	49	16.2	14.6%	688 (85.9%)	17 (2.1%)	35 (4.4%)	16 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.5%)	40 (5.0%)	88.5	7^th of 340 public high schools	97.9%		89.2	6^th of 338 public high schools	98.2%	1			90.6	87.8	92.4			86.9	86.7	88.9		87.3	$13,389	$358	$13,030
PCM High School	Public	9-12	400 East Highway 163	Monroe	50170	Jasper County	PCM Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 994-8222	348	25	13.8	19.5%	316 (90.8%)	2 (0.6%)	18 (5.2%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.6%)	61.5	146^th of 340 public high schools	57.1%		61.1	141^st of 338 public high schools	58.3%	5			80.5	79.3	82.6			70.7	59.8	81.4		70.7	$13,660	$359	$13,301

Frequently Asked Questions about Knoxville High School

What is the racial makeup of Knoxville High School?

Students at Knoxville High School are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Knoxville High School?

Knoxville High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Northstar Elementary School
Elementary : West Elementary
Middle : Knoxville Middle School

What district is Knoxville High School in?

Knoxville Community School District

How many students attend Knoxville High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 508 students attended Knoxville High School.

Is Knoxville High School a good school?

Knoxville High School ranks 218^th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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