Schools in Knox County, Kentucky (2025)
10 schools · 3,622 students · 10 public · median Enrollment 325.
Knox County, in Kentucky, has 10 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 3,622 students. By level there are 7 elementary, 2 high, 1 middle; by sector 10 public.
The median Enrollment across Knox County's schools is 325, below the Kentucky median of 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
10 of the 10 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is G R Hampton Elementary School (70.9, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Knox County Middle School (63.2, top 50% of middle schools nationally), and Jesse D Lay Elementary School (62.6, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Knox Central High School (720 students), Knox County Middle School (522 students), Lynn Camp Elementary School (501 students).
Schools are spread across 4 citys, with the most in Barbourville (5), Flat Lick (2), Corbin (2), Girdler (1).
Ranked schools in Knox County
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Kentucky.
- 171G R Hampton Elementary SchoolBarbourville · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 244 students
- 263Knox County Middle SchoolBarbourville · Public Middle51% Math proficiency · 522 students
- 363Jesse D Lay Elementary SchoolBarbourville · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 325 students
- 455Central Elementary SchoolBarbourville · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 313 students
- 554Dewitt Elementary SchoolFlat Lick · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 120 students
- 651Girdler Elementary SchoolGirdler · Public Elementary50% Math proficiency · 267 students
- 747Flat Lick Elementary SchoolFlat Lick · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 163 students
- 840Lynn Camp Middle High SchoolCorbin · Public High81.4% Free/reduced-price lunch · 447 students
- 937Lynn Camp Elementary SchoolCorbin · Public Elementary87.4% Free/reduced-price lunch · 501 students
- 1032Knox Central High SchoolBarbourville · Public High27% Math proficiency · 720 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G R Hampton Elementary School Barbourville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 70.9 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 244 |
| 2 | Knox County Middle School Barbourville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 63.2 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 522 |
| 3 | Jesse D Lay Elementary School Barbourville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 62.6 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 325 |
| 4 | Central Elementary School Barbourville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 55.2 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 313 |
| 5 | Dewitt Elementary School Flat Lick · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 54.1 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 120 |
| 6 | Girdler Elementary School Girdler · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 51.4 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 267 |
| 7 | Flat Lick Elementary School Flat Lick · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 47.0 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 163 |
| 8 | Lynn Camp Middle High School Corbin · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 40.3 Lower 50% | 81.4% Free/reduced-price lunch | 447 |
| 9 | Lynn Camp Elementary School Corbin · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 37.4 Lower 50% | 87.4% Free/reduced-price lunch | 501 |
| 10 | Knox Central High School Barbourville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 31.6 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 720 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Knox County side by side →
Citys in Knox County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Knox County?
G R Hampton Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Knox County with a Success Index (US) of 70.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Knox County?
Knox County has 10 schools (7 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) educating 3,622 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Knox County?
The median Enrollment across schools in Knox County is 325. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.