Knox County Schools & Education
Knox County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
66/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,265
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
66/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#2
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Knox County
Measured School Summary
Knox County performs at an average level with a school score of 66/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,265 per pupil, Knox County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 54% above the Missouri average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 15% 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
2 public schools and 1 district 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
66/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #2 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
95.0%
3.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,265
$931 above the state average
School coverage
2
1 district 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 2 public schools across 1 district, 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.
Small-system county
Knox County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#2
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 23 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.
KNOX CO. R-I
Elementary and high visible
491 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
KNOX CO. R-I is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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, Missouri
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.
A Unified Community School System
Knox County operates a highly centralized school system with just two public schools serving a total of 491 students. Both schools are managed by a single district, Knox Co. R-I, which oversees all public education for the county. This small-scale infrastructure includes one elementary school and one high school.
One District Supporting Every Student
Knox Co. R-I is the sole provider of public education in the county, educating all 491 enrolled students. There are no charter schools, meaning the local community's resources and attention are fully focused on this single district. This structure fosters a tight-knit educational environment from preschool through graduation.
A Small-Scale, Rural Learning Environment
All schools in Knox County are located in rural settings, reflecting the area's agricultural character. Knox Co. Elementary is the largest building with 249 students, while the high school serves 242 students. With an average school size of 246, students benefit from one of the most intimate public school settings in Missouri.
School Overview
Total Schools
2
in Knox County
Reported Enrollment
491
2 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Knox County
KNOX CO. R-I
2 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 2 of 2 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNOX CO. ELEM. | Record | KNOX CO. R-I | EDINA, 63537Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 249 |
| KNOX CO. HIGH | Record | KNOX CO. R-I | EDINA, 63537Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 242 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,265
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Knox County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Knox County, Missouri?
Knox County operates a highly centralized school system with just two public schools serving a total of 491 students. Both schools are managed by a single district, Knox Co. R-I, which oversees all public education for the county. This small-scale infrastructure includes one elementary school and one high school.
What are the major school districts in Knox County, Missouri?
Knox Co. R-I is the sole provider of public education in the county, educating all 491 enrolled students. There are no charter schools, meaning the local community's resources and attention are fully focused on this single district. This structure fosters a tight-knit educational environment from preschool through graduation.
What is the school experience like in Knox County?
All schools in Knox County are located in rural settings, reflecting the area's agricultural character. Knox Co. Elementary is the largest building with 249 students, while the high school serves 242 students. With an average school size of 246, students benefit from one of the most intimate public school settings in Missouri.
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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.