High Schools in Knott County

Knott County, Kentucky has only one high school, Knott County Central High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking 115th out of 254 Kentucky high schools in the 2024-2025 school year. While the school outperforms the Knott County and Kentucky averages in 10th-grade reading proficiency, it struggles in 10th-grade math and 11th-grade science proficiency compared to the county and state.

Knott County Central High School has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (69.44% in the 2023-2024 school year), indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. However, the school's per-student spending for the 2023-2024 school year was $17,545, which is higher than the state average, and the student-teacher ratio was 13.1, lower than the state average, suggesting the district is investing significant resources into the school.

Overall, Knott County Central High School appears to be performing better than the county and state averages in some areas, but faces challenges in others, particularly in math and science. The school serves a population with significant economic challenges, which may require additional resources and support to address the unique needs of its student body. Continued monitoring and targeted interventions may be necessary to help the school improve and better support the success of its students.