J. Knox Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Canton, Georgia 30114 · Cherokee County
#386 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia
#21090 of 50,301 nationally
About J. Knox Elementary
J. Knox Elementary is a public elementary located in Canton, in the Cherokee County school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 909 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 55.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 386th of 1,308 ranked elementary schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (66th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (43th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 909.
There are 18 schools in Canton; J. Knox Elementary ranks 15th of 18 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)45%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)48.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for J. Knox Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near J. Knox Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Freedom Middle School
Canton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
929 students · 2.6 km away
Liberty Elementary School
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
977 students · 2.8 km away
Cherokee High School
Canton · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,012 students · 3.5 km away
Sixes Elementary School
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
741 students · 5.2 km away
William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,119 students · 6.1 km away
Teasley Middle School
Canton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,586 students · 7.0 km away
Indian Knoll Elementary
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
881 students · 7.0 km away
Holly Springs Elementary School
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
831 students · 7.4 km away
Johnston Elementary School
Woodstock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
543 students · 10 km away
Bascomb Elementary School
Woodstock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
911 students · 10 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Georgia with a comparable Enrollment.
Frances Meeks Elementary School
Richmond Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
908 students
Grovetown Elementary School
Grovetown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
908 students
Morris Brandon Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
911 students
Bascomb Elementary School
Woodstock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
911 students
Carmel Elementary School
Woodstock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
912 students
Newnan Crossing Elementary School
Newnan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
912 students
Frequently asked questions
Is J. Knox Elementary a good school?
J. Knox Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 55.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #386 of 1,308 in Georgia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does J. Knox Elementary rank in Georgia?
J. Knox Elementary ranks #386 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia and #21090 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend J. Knox Elementary?
J. Knox Elementary had 909 students in 2025.
Is J. Knox Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
J. Knox Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near J. Knox Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of J. Knox Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.