Knox County Schools & Education
Knox County, Indiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
48/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
95.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,519
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,507
School Score
48/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 39/100
State Score Position
#21
of 92 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Knox County
Measured School Summary
Knox County performs at an average level with a school score of 48/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.7%.
Funding Context
At $5,519 per pupil, Knox County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 24% above the Indiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Knox County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
13 public schools and 4 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
48/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #21 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.
Completion
95.7%
3.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,519
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
13
4 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Knox County has 13 public schools across 4 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Knox County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Knox County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#21
of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 9 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Vincennes Community School Corp
Elementary to high school visible
2,836 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
South Knox School Corp
Elementary and high visible
1,247 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
North Knox School Corp
Elementary and high visible
1,206 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Twin Rivers Career & Tech Ed Area
High school only in this slice
0 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Vincennes Community School Corp is the largest listed district slice, with 7 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Knox County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Knox County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Knox County, Indiana
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Diverse School Districts in Southwest Indiana
Knox County provides education through 13 public schools across four distinct districts, serving a total of 5,289 students. The system consists of seven elementary, one middle, and five high schools. This layout ensures specialized secondary education options for residents throughout the county.
Vincennes Community Leads Local Education
Vincennes Community School Corp is the largest district, operating seven schools for 2,836 students. South Knox and North Knox School Corporations manage the remaining student population with a focused, traditional public school model. No charter schools operate within the county, maintaining a centralized district structure.
A Blend of Town and Rural Settings
Education in Knox County happens in intimate settings, with an average school size of 441 students. The locale is split almost evenly between rural areas and established towns, offering families different lifestyle choices. Lincoln High School is the largest campus with 765 students, while many other schools offer much smaller, close-knit environments.
School Overview
Total Schools
13
in Knox County
Reported Enrollment
5,289
13 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Knox County
Vincennes Community School Corp
South Knox School Corp
North Knox School Corp
Twin Rivers Career & Tech Ed Area
13 Public Schools in Knox County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 13 of 13 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School | Record | Vincennes Community School Corp | Vincennes, 47591Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 765 |
| South Knox Elementary School | Record | South Knox School Corp | Vincennes, 47591Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 662 |
| George Rogers Clark School | Record | Vincennes Community School Corp | Vincennes, 47591Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 609 |
| South Knox Middle-High School | Record | South Knox School Corp | Vincennes, 47591Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 585 |
| North Knox Jr-Sr High School | Record | North Knox School Corp | Bicknell, 47512Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 543 |
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch | Record | Vincennes Community School Corp | Vincennes, 47591Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 485 |
| North Knox Intermediate | Record | North Knox School Corp | Bruceville, 47516Rural: Distant | 3–6 | Primary | 388 |
| Tecumseh-Harrison Elementary Sch | Record | Vincennes Community School Corp | Vincennes, 47591Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 369 |
| Francis Vigo Elementary School | Record | Vincennes Community School Corp | Vincennes, 47591Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 347 |
| North Knox Primary School | Record | North Knox School Corp | Bicknell, 47512Town: Remote | KG–2 | Primary | 275 |
| James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch | Record | Vincennes Community School Corp | Vincennes, 47591Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 179 |
| Washington Learning Academy | Record | Vincennes Community School Corp | Vincennes, 47591Town: Remote | 6–12 | High | 82 |
| Area District #43 - Twin Rivers CTE Area | Record | Twin Rivers Career & Tech Ed Area | Vincennes, 47591Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Lincoln High School
Vincennes Community School Corp
Vincennes, 47591 / Rural: Fringe
South Knox Elementary School
South Knox School Corp
Vincennes, 47591 / Rural: Distant
George Rogers Clark School
Vincennes Community School Corp
Vincennes, 47591 / Rural: Fringe
South Knox Middle-High School
South Knox School Corp
Vincennes, 47591 / Rural: Distant
North Knox Jr-Sr High School
North Knox School Corp
Bicknell, 47512 / Rural: Distant
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch
Vincennes Community School Corp
Vincennes, 47591 / Town: Remote
North Knox Intermediate
North Knox School Corp
Bruceville, 47516 / Rural: Distant
Tecumseh-Harrison Elementary Sch
Vincennes Community School Corp
Vincennes, 47591 / Town: Remote
Francis Vigo Elementary School
Vincennes Community School Corp
Vincennes, 47591 / Town: Remote
North Knox Primary School
North Knox School Corp
Bicknell, 47512 / Town: Remote
James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch
Vincennes Community School Corp
Vincennes, 47591 / Town: Remote
Washington Learning Academy
Vincennes Community School Corp
Vincennes, 47591 / Town: Remote
Area District #43 - Twin Rivers CTE Area
Twin Rivers Career & Tech Ed Area
Vincennes, 47591 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,519
State avg $5,507
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Schools in Knox County, Indiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Knox County, Indiana?
Knox County provides education through 13 public schools across four distinct districts, serving a total of 5,289 students. The system consists of seven elementary, one middle, and five high schools. This layout ensures specialized secondary education options for residents throughout the county.
What are the major school districts in Knox County, Indiana?
Vincennes Community School Corp is the largest district, operating seven schools for 2,836 students. South Knox and North Knox School Corporations manage the remaining student population with a focused, traditional public school model. No charter schools operate within the county, maintaining a centralized district structure.
What is the school experience like in Knox County?
Education in Knox County happens in intimate settings, with an average school size of 441 students. The locale is split almost evenly between rural areas and established towns, offering families different lifestyle choices. Lincoln High School is the largest campus with 765 students, while many other schools offer much smaller, close-knit environments.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.