Can I use Knox County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Knox County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Knox County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Knox County?

Start with the 19 listed public schools and 6 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Knox County Schools & Education

Name: Knox County, Ohio Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Knox County, Ohio

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

60/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

93.2%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

93.2%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,114

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,994

School Score

60/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 54/100

State Score Position

#35

of 88 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Knox County

Measured School Summary

Knox County performs at an average level with a school score of 60/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.2%.

Funding Context

At $7,114 per pupil, Knox County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 10% above the Ohio average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% lower 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

19 public schools and 6 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

60/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #35 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.

Completion

93.2%

4.9 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,114

$880 below the state average

School coverage

6 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 19 public schools across 6 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.

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Parent decision brief

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

#35

of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 6 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.

Mount Vernon City

Elementary to high school visible

3,536 students

Elementary 6Middle 1High 1Other 0

8 listed schools in this county slice.

Fredericktown Local

Elementary to high school visible

1,139 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Centerburg Local

Elementary to high school visible

1,049 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

East Knox Local

Elementary and high visible

921 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Mount Vernon City is the largest listed district slice, with 8 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, Ohio

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.

Serving 7,700 Students in Central Ohio

Knox County manages 19 public schools across six districts, enrolling a total of 7,728 students. The system is built around 10 elementary schools and 6 high schools to support a growing community.

Mount Vernon City Anchors the County

The Mount Vernon City district is the largest, hosting 8 schools and 3,536 students. Fredericktown Local and Centerburg Local also play significant roles, each serving over 1,000 students in their respective communities.

Small-Town Feel and Rural Roots

Education here is characterized by 11 rural and 8 town-based schools, where the average enrollment is a manageable 407 students. Mount Vernon High School is the largest institution with 1,036 students, while smaller elementary schools provide a more intimate setting.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Knox County

Reported Enrollment

7,728

19 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary10

Middle3

High6

Other0

6 School Districts in Knox County

Mount Vernon City

Fredericktown Local

3 schools

1,139 students

Centerburg Local

3 schools

1,049 students

East Knox Local

2 schools

921 students

Danville Local

2 schools

608 students

Knox County JVSD

1 school

475 students

19 Public Schools in Knox County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Knox County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Mount Vernon High School	Profile	Mount Vernon City	Mount Vernon, 43050Town: Distant	9–12	High	1,036
Mount Vernon Middle School	Record	Mount Vernon City	Mount Vernon, 43050Town: Distant	6–8	Middle	836
Fredericktown Elementary School	Record	Fredericktown Local	Fredericktown, 43019Rural: Distant	KG–5	Primary	543
East Knox Elementary School	Record	East Knox Local	Howard, 43028Rural: Fringe	KG–6	Primary	506
Centerburg Elementary School	Record	Centerburg Local	Centerburg, 43011Rural: Distant	KG–5	Primary	482
Knox County Career Center	Record	Knox County JVSD	Mount Vernon, 43050Town: Distant	9–12	Vocational	475
East Knox Junior/Senior High School	Record	East Knox Local	Howard, 43028Rural: Fringe	7–12	High	415
Danville Elementary School	Record	Danville Local	Danville, 43014Rural: Distant	PK–6	Primary	366
Twin Oak Elementary School	Record	Mount Vernon City	Mount Vernon, 43050Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	356
Pleasant Street Elementary School	Record	Mount Vernon City	Mount Vernon, 43050Town: Distant	PK–5	Primary	347
Fredericktown High School	Record	Fredericktown Local	Fredericktown, 43019Rural: Distant	9–12	High	337
Centerburg High School	Record	Centerburg Local	Centerburg, 43011Rural: Distant	9–12	High	299
Centerburg Middle School	Record	Centerburg Local	Centerburg, 43011Rural: Distant	6–8	Middle	268
Dan Emmett Elementary School	Record	Mount Vernon City	Mount Vernon, 43050Town: Distant	PK–5	Primary	268
Fredericktown Middle School	Record	Fredericktown Local	Fredericktown, 43019Rural: Distant	6–8	Middle	259
Columbia Elementary School	Record	Mount Vernon City	Mount Vernon, 43050Town: Distant	KG–5	Primary	245
Danville High School	Record	Danville Local	Danville, 43014Rural: Distant	7–12	High	242
East Elementary School	Record	Mount Vernon City	Mount Vernon, 43050Town: Distant	PK–5	Primary	233
Wiggin Street Elementary School	Record	Mount Vernon City	Gambier, 43022Town: Distant	PK–5	Primary	215

Mount Vernon High School

Mount Vernon City

Mount Vernon, 43050 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High1,036 students

Mount Vernon Middle School

Mount Vernon City

Mount Vernon, 43050 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle836 students

Fredericktown Elementary School

Fredericktown Local

Fredericktown, 43019 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary543 students

East Knox Elementary School

East Knox Local

Howard, 43028 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–6Primary506 students

Centerburg Elementary School

Centerburg Local

Centerburg, 43011 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary482 students

Knox County Career Center

Knox County JVSD

Mount Vernon, 43050 / Town: Distant

Record9–12Vocational475 students

East Knox Junior/Senior High School

East Knox Local

Howard, 43028 / Rural: Fringe

Record7–12High415 students

Danville Elementary School

Danville Local

Danville, 43014 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary366 students

Twin Oak Elementary School

Mount Vernon City

Mount Vernon, 43050 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary356 students

Pleasant Street Elementary School

Mount Vernon City

Mount Vernon, 43050 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary347 students

Fredericktown High School

Fredericktown Local

Fredericktown, 43019 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High337 students

Centerburg High School

Centerburg Local

Centerburg, 43011 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High299 students

Centerburg Middle School

Centerburg Local

Centerburg, 43011 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle268 students

Dan Emmett Elementary School

Mount Vernon City

Mount Vernon, 43050 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary268 students

Fredericktown Middle School

Fredericktown Local

Fredericktown, 43019 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle259 students

Columbia Elementary School

Mount Vernon City

Mount Vernon, 43050 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary245 students

Danville High School

Danville Local

Danville, 43014 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High242 students

East Elementary School

Mount Vernon City

Mount Vernon, 43050 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary233 students

Wiggin Street Elementary School

Mount Vernon City

Gambier, 43022 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary215 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,114

State avg $7,994

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Ohio counties have the highest graduation rates?

Henry County (95.8%), Sandusky County (95.8%), and Seneca County (95.1%) currently lead Ohio among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Ohio?

Across Ohio counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,994. The highest current county values are Monroe County ($11,634), Athens County ($9,684), and Cuyahoga County ($9,586). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Knox County?

Knox County has a school score of 60/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Knox County?

The high school graduation rate in Knox County is 93.2%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Knox County spend per student?

Knox County spends $7,114 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Knox County, Ohio — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Knox County, Ohio?

Knox County manages 19 public schools across six districts, enrolling a total of 7,728 students. The system is built around 10 elementary schools and 6 high schools to support a growing community.

What are the major school districts in Knox County, Ohio?

What is the school experience like in Knox County?

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.

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