| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon City School District | Gambier | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 3,536 | 8 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Danville Local School District | Danville | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 608 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Fredericktown Local School District | Fredericktown | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 1,139 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Centerburg Local School District | Centerburg | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 1,049 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| North Fork Local School District | Martinsburg | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 1,515 | 5 | K–12 | 1 |
| East Knox Local School District | Bladensburg | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 921 | 2 | K–12 | 2 |
How Knox County compares
Together they enroll 8,768 students across 23 schools. The largest is Mount Vernon City School District with 3,536 students. Districts here average 6.0/10, above the Ohio average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Knox County, Ohio
Knox County has 6 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Knox County is Mount Vernon City School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (Ohio State Tests 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Ohio. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Knox County, OH?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Knox County, OH. 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, OH?
Of the districts serving Knox County, Mount Vernon City School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 71st percentile among Ohio school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Ohio reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Ohio and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Ohio only, never across state lines.