| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbourville Independent School District | Barbourville | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 692 | 2 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Knox County School District | Gray | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 3,943 | 15 | PK–12 | 15 |
How Knox County compares
Together they enroll 4,635 students across 17 schools. The largest is Knox County School District with 3,943 students. Districts here average 8.5/10, above the Kentucky average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 8/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Knox County, Kentucky
Knox County has 2 public school districts covering 15 zip codes. The top-rated district in Knox County is Barbourville Independent School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (KSA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Kentucky. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Knox County, KY?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Knox County, KY. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Knox County, KY?
Of the districts serving Knox County, Barbourville Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 86th percentile among Kentucky school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Kentucky reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Kentucky and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Kentucky only, never across state lines.