Knox County Public Schools
Knox County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
20
public schools
Total Enrollment
5,410
students
School Districts
2
districts
How to use the Knox County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Kentucky; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Knox County has 2 district entries. Knox County is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 15 schools.
School records are spread across 4 listed communities. Barbourville has the most listed schools, with 13 records.
High schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 8 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 2 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 2 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
20
in Knox County
Reported Enrollment
5,410
20 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Knox County
Knox County
Barbourville Independent
20 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 20 of 20 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knox Central High School | Listed only | Knox County | Barbourville, 40906Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 761 |
| Barbourville City School | Listed only | Barbourville Independent | Barbourville, 40906Town: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 685 |
| Corbin Middle School | Listed only | Corbin Independent | Corbin, 40701Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 646 |
| Lynn Camp Elementary School | Listed only | Knox County | Corbin, 40701Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 525 |
| Lynn Camp Middle High School | Listed only | Knox County | Corbin, 40701Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | High | 465 |
| Knox County Middle School | Listed only | Knox County | Barbourville, 40906Town: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 429 |
| Central Elementary School | Listed only | Knox County | Barbourville, 40906Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 362 |
| Jesse D Lay Elementary School | Listed only | Knox County | Barbourville, 40906Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 339 |
| Girdler Elementary School | Listed only | Knox County | Girdler, 40943Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 294 |
| G R Hampton Elementary School | Listed only | Knox County | Barbourville, 40906Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 268 |
| Flat Lick Elementary School | Listed only | Knox County | Flat Lick, 40935Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 190 |
| Corbin Preschool | Listed only | Corbin Independent | Corbin, 40701Town: Remote | PK | Other | 129 |
| Dewitt Elementary School | Listed only | Knox County | Flat Lick, 40935Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 127 |
| Knox Inspire Academy | Listed only | Knox County | Barbourville, 40906Town: Remote | KG–12 | Virtual | 69 |
| Knox County Learning Academy | Listed only | Knox County | Barbourville, 40906Town: Remote | 7–12 | Alternative | 58 |
| Knox Appalachian School | Listed only | Knox County | Barbourville, 40906Town: Remote | 5–12 | Alternative | 40 |
| Knox County Day Treatment | Listed only | Knox County | Barbourville, 40906Town: Remote | 6–12 | Alternative | 16 |
| Barbourville Learning Center | Listed only | Barbourville Independent | Barbourville, 40906Town: Remote | 7–12 | Virtual | 7 |
| Knox County Area Technology Center | Listed only | Kentucky Tech System | Barbourville, 40906Town: Remote | 8–12 | Vocational | 0 |
| Knox County Career and Technical Center | Listed only | Knox County | Barbourville, 40906Town: Remote | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Knox Central High School
Knox County
Barbourville, 40906 / Rural: Fringe
Barbourville City School
Barbourville Independent
Barbourville, 40906 / Town: Remote
Corbin Middle School
Corbin Independent
Corbin, 40701 / Town: Remote
Lynn Camp Elementary School
Knox County
Corbin, 40701 / Rural: Fringe
Lynn Camp Middle High School
Knox County
Corbin, 40701 / Rural: Fringe
Knox County Middle School
Knox County
Barbourville, 40906 / Town: Remote
Central Elementary School
Knox County
Barbourville, 40906 / Town: Remote
Jesse D Lay Elementary School
Knox County
Barbourville, 40906 / Town: Remote
Girdler Elementary School
Knox County
Girdler, 40943 / Rural: Distant
G R Hampton Elementary School
Knox County
Barbourville, 40906 / Rural: Fringe
Flat Lick Elementary School
Knox County
Flat Lick, 40935 / Town: Remote
Corbin Preschool
Corbin Independent
Corbin, 40701 / Town: Remote
Dewitt Elementary School
Knox County
Flat Lick, 40935 / Rural: Distant
Knox Inspire Academy
Knox County
Barbourville, 40906 / Town: Remote
Knox County Learning Academy
Knox County
Barbourville, 40906 / Town: Remote
Knox Appalachian School
Knox County
Barbourville, 40906 / Town: Remote
Knox County Day Treatment
Knox County
Barbourville, 40906 / Town: Remote
Barbourville Learning Center
Barbourville Independent
Barbourville, 40906 / Town: Remote
Knox County Area Technology Center
Kentucky Tech System
Barbourville, 40906 / Town: Remote
Knox County Career and Technical Center
Knox County
Barbourville, 40906 / Town: Remote
Knox County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Knox County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Kentucky. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Knox County public school directory?
The directory lists 20 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Knox County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Knox County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Knox County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Knox County?
Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Knox County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
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.