Knox Central High School

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Knox Central High School ranks 133 rd of 276 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public 9-12

100 Panther Way
Barbourville, KY 40906

(606) 546-9253

District: Knox County

SchoolDigger Rank:
133^rd of 276 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,040

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 761

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.1%

African American:

1.4%

Two or more races:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Knox Central High School ranks better than 51.8% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.75. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Knox Central High School has the largest high school student body size in the Knox County School District. Racial makeup is: White (96.1%), African American (1.4%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Knox County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Knox Central High School is 15.1, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Knox County School District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Knox Central High School is $13,040, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Knox County School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Knox Central High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Knox Central High School 133^rd of 276 Kentucky public high schools. (See Knox Central High School in the ranking list.)

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White students:

Knox County:

SchoolDigger ranks Knox County 60^th of 160 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Knox Central High School

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Rank History for all students at Knox Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	14.11	205^th	217	5.5%
2008	4.93	216^th	217	0.5%
2009	16.06	202^nd	217	6.9%
2010	22.22	192^nd	223	13.9%
2011	11.94	219^th	226	3.1%
2012	38.54	145^th	229	36.7%
2013	36.87	207^th	291	28.9%
2014	32.01	213^th	290	26.6%
2015	43.37	185^th	295	37.3%
2016	46.97	183^rd	288	36.5%
2017	59.62	118^th	287	58.9%
2018	37.46	180^th	271	33.6%
2019	38.23	178^th	285	37.5%
2021	27.02	208^th	267	22.1%
2022	26.10	211^th	271	22.1%
2023	48.75	133^rd	276	51.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Knox Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	39.22	151^st	226	33.2%
2023	76.94	15^th	162	90.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Knox Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	39.63	158^th	232	31.9%
2019	54.80	114^th	254	55.1%
2021	32.90	172^nd	234	26.5%
2022	26.64	211^th	266	20.7%
2023	59.11	83^rd	272	69.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Knox Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	37.88	166^th	234	29.1%
2019	47.53	146^th	249	41.4%
2021	22.55	198^th	236	16.1%
2022	19.98	212^th	252	15.9%
2023	37.37	170^th	253	32.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Knox Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	68.73	27^th	166	83.7%
2019	69.46	34^th	166	79.5%
2021	24.52	122^nd	154	20.8%
2022	19.23	143^rd	153	6.5%

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Rank History for Foster Care students at Knox Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	49.08	4^th	9	55.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Knox Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	36.23	171^st	237	27.8%
2019	38.84	168^th	251	33.1%
2021	30.43	171^st	238	28.2%
2022	27.29	196^th	257	23.7%
2023	53.88	103^rd	259	60.2%

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Rank History for White students at Knox Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	26.02	162^nd	198	18.2%
2019	35.98	153^rd	219	30.1%
2022	18.10	226^th	260	13.1%
2023	38.33	161^st	264	39.0%

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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Knox Central High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1240	20	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1260
1989	1192	15	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	1210
1990	1126	16	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1142
1991	1105	9	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1114
1992	1113	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1120
1993	1080	10	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1090
1994	1056	11	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1067
1995	1056	11	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1068
1996	1056	11	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1068
1997	1030	8	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1038
1998	998	9	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1009
1999	999	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	3	1007
2000	892	9	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	904
2001	865	8	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	873
2002	848	6	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	857
2003	848	6	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	857
2004	860	8	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	871
2005	876	10	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	888
2006	905	13	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	920
2007	959	15	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	976
2008	1008	13	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1022
2009	979	16	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	997
2010	952	11	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	967
2011	878	15	1	5	0	0	0	0	899
2012	854	19	1	5	0	0	0	0	879
2013	851	17	0	6	0	0	0	0	874
2014	838	20	0	5	0	0	0	0	863
2015	895	18	1	8	0	0	0	0	922
2016	861	16	2	9	0	0	2	0	890
2017	811	20	1	12	0	0	5	0	849
2018	791	19	4	9	0	0	8	0	831
2019	755	17	3	5	0	0	8	0	788
2020	773	15	4	7	0	0	11	0	810
2021	752	14	4	7	0	0	12	0	789
2022	667	9	1	6	2	0	11	0	696
2023	731	11	1	7	1	0	10	0	761

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Knox Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1260	59.2	21.2	n/a
1989	1210	59.2	20.4	n/a
1990	1142	59.0	19.3	n/a
1991	1114	57.2	19.4	n/a
1992	1120	59.5	18.8	n/a
1993	1090	57.5	19.0	n/a
1994	1067	59.5	17.9	n/a
1995	1068	64.0	16.7	n/a
1996	1068	64.0	16.7	n/a
1997	1038	61.8	16.8	62
1998	1009	61.3	16.5	67
1999	1007	55.3	18.2	75
2000	904	55.2	16.4	69.2
2001	873	52.8	16.5	73.3
2002	857	47.1	18.2	99.4
2003	857	47.1	18.2	99.4
2004	871	49.6	17.6	n/a
2005	888	52.1	17.0	n/a
2006	920	53.3	17.3	66.1
2007	976	52.0	18.8	69.7
2008	1022	56.4	18.1	76.9
2009	997	54.8	18.2	77
2010	967	30.3	31.9	79.6
2011	899	60.7	14.8	75.3
2012	879	56.4	15.5	61
2013	874	54.2	16.1	62
2014	863	51.1	16.8	56.1
2015	922	56.0	16.4	72.8
2016	890	55.0	16.1	64.5
2017	849	53.8	15.7	65.1
2018	831	52.8	15.7	74.5
2019	788	48.3	16.2	73.1
2020	810	47.5	17.0	77.7
2021	789	45.6	17.3	73.8
2022	696	48.3	14.3	71.1
2023	761	50.0	15.1	77.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Knox Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1260	59.2	21.2	n/a
1989	1210	59.2	20.4	n/a
1990	1142	59.0	19.3	n/a
1991	1114	57.2	19.4	n/a
1992	1120	59.5	18.8	n/a
1993	1090	57.5	19.0	n/a
1994	1067	59.5	17.9	n/a
1995	1068	64.0	16.7	n/a
1996	1068	64.0	16.7	n/a
1997	1038	61.8	16.8	62
1998	1009	61.3	16.5	67
1999	1007	55.3	18.2	75
2000	904	55.2	16.4	69.2
2001	873	52.8	16.5	73.3
2002	857	47.1	18.2	99.4
2003	857	47.1	18.2	99.4
2004	871	49.6	17.6	n/a
2005	888	52.1	17.0	n/a
2006	920	53.3	17.3	66.1
2007	976	52.0	18.8	69.7
2008	1022	56.4	18.1	76.9
2009	997	54.8	18.2	77
2010	967	30.3	31.9	79.6
2011	899	60.7	14.8	75.3
2012	879	56.4	15.5	61
2013	874	54.2	16.1	62
2014	863	51.1	16.8	56.1
2015	922	56.0	16.4	72.8
2016	890	55.0	16.1	64.5
2017	849	53.8	15.7	65.1
2018	831	52.8	15.7	74.5
2019	788	48.3	16.2	73.1
2020	810	47.5	17.0	77.7
2021	789	45.6	17.3	73.8
2022	696	48.3	14.3	71.1
2023	761	50.0	15.1	77.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Knox Central High School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$912 (6.7%)	$578 (4.2%)	$1,490 (10.9%)	$8,141 (59.6%)	$1,740 (12.7%)	$9,881 (72.3%)	$13,660
2019	$828 (6.3%)	$479 (3.7%)	$1,307 (10.0%)	$8,289 (63.6%)	$1,743 (13.4%)	$10,032 (76.9%)	$13,040

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Knox Central High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 178^th of 285 High schools	Ranks 133^rd of 276 High schools	14.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English (Knox Central High School)	35.9	30	5.9%
11th Grade English (Knox County)	33.5	26	7.5%
11th Grade English (Kentucky)	49.1	47	2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Knox Central High School)	26.6	22	4.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Knox County)	22.7	18	4.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)	36.4	33	3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Knox Central High School)	35.3	30	5.3%
11th Grade Reading (Knox County)	34.2	29	5.2%
11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)	46	44	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	788	761	3.4%
African American	17	11	35.3%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	5	7	40%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	755	731	3.2%
Two or More Races	8	10	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.1%	77.7%	4.6%

Schools Near Knox Central High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				KSA Mathematics (2023)	KSA Reading (2023)	KSA Science (2023)	KSA Writing (2023)	KSA Social Studies (2023)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2023)	ACT English (2023)	ACT Mathematics (2023)	ACT Reading (2023)	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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Science 11th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Reading 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Knox Central High School	Public	9-12	100 Panther Way	Barbourville	40906	Knox County	Knox County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(606) 546-9253	761	50	15.1	77.7%	731 (96.1%)	11 (1.4%)	7 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.3%)	48.7	133^rd of 276 public high schools	51.8%		26.1	211^th of 271 public high schools	22.1%	78	32.0	46.0		58.0	43.0	46.0	30.0	22.0	30.0	$13,040	$828	$479	$1,307	$8,289	$1,743	$10,032
Knox Appalachian School	Public	5-12	1909 Ky Hwy 3439	Barbourville	40906	Knox County	Knox County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(606) 546-2568	40	5	8.0	95.0%	27 (67.5%)	8 (20.0%)	4 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.5%)								(n/a)
Knox County Learning Academy	Public	7-12	135 Wall St	Barbourville	40906	Knox County	Knox County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(606) 545-5410	58	6	9.4	94.8%	52 (89.7%)	1 (1.7%)	4 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)								(n/a)
Knox County Day Treatment	Public	6-12	135 Wall St	Barbourville	40906	Knox County	Knox County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(606) 545-5410	16	2	8.0	100.0%	15 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Knox County Area Technology Center	Public	8-12	210 Wall Street	Barbourville	40906	Knox County	Kentucky Technical System	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(606) 546-5310	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Knox County Career and Technical Center	Public	9-12	210 Wall Street	Barbourville	40906	Knox County	Knox County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(606) 546-5320	0	8	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Barbourville Learning Center	Public, Virtual	7-12	140 School Street	Barbourville	40906	Knox County	Barbourville Independent	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(606) 546-3120	7	0			6 (85.7%)	1 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Lynn Camp Middle High School	Public	6-12	100 N Ky 830	Corbin	40701	Knox County	Knox County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(606) 528-5429	465	38	12.2	84.9%	439 (94.4%)	2 (0.4%)	12 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.2%)								(n/a)
Bell County High School	Public	9-12	9824 US Highway 25 E	Pineville	40977	Bell County	Bell County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(606) 337-7061	695	40	17.3	74.2%	681 (98.0%)	8 (1.2%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	68.1	57^th of 276 public high schools	79.3%		67.3	59^th of 271 public high schools	78.2%	2	38.0	56.0	18.0	63.0	44.0	55.0	50.0	29.0	39.0	$20,431	$1,901	$274	$2,175	$13,795	$4,461	$18,256
Bell County Area Technology Center	Public	8-12	9828 US Hwy. 25-E	Pineville	40977	Bell County	Kentucky Technical System	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(606) 337-3094	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Knox Central High School

How many students attend Knox Central High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 761 students attended Knox Central High School.

Is Knox Central High School a good school?

Knox Central High School ranks 133^rd of 276 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Knox Central High School in?

Knox County

What is the racial makeup of Knox Central High School?

Students at Knox Central High School are 96% White, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

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