Knox County Schools & Education
Knox County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
61/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
87.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,518
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
61/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#104
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Knox County
Measured School Summary
Knox County performs at an average level with a school score of 61/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.9%.
Funding Context
Knox County spends $9,518 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 8% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 27% 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
4 public schools and 3 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
61/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #104 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
87.9%
3.7 pts below the state average
Funding context
$9,518
$2,020 above the state average
School coverage
4
3 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 4 public schools across 3 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
#104
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 5 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.
MUNDAY CISD
Elementary and high visible
409 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
KNOX CITY-O'BRIEN CISD
Other grade structure
209 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
BENJAMIN ISD
Other grade structure
130 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
MUNDAY CISD 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?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Knox County district systems?
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, Texas
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.
Small-Scale Education in North Texas
Knox County manages a focused education system consisting of just four public schools serving 748 students. These facilities are distributed across three distinct districts to serve the county's small population. The landscape is characterized by schools that often combine multiple grade levels on a single campus.
Munday CISD Sets the Standard
Munday CISD is the largest district in the county, managing two schools with a total enrollment of 409 students. Knox City-O'Brien CISD and Benjamin ISD serve the remaining student population through K-12 integrated campuses. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county lines.
A Purely Rural School Experience
All four schools in Knox County are classified as rural, providing a tight-knit community feel for every student. The average school size is just 187 students, ensuring personalized attention in every classroom. Munday Elementary is the largest campus with 216 students, while Benjamin School is the smallest with 130.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Knox County
Reported Enrollment
748
4 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Knox County
MUNDAY CISD
KNOX CITY-O'BRIEN CISD
BENJAMIN ISD
4 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 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUNDAY EL | Record | MUNDAY CISD | MUNDAY, 76371Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 216 |
| KNOX CITY SCHOOL | Record | KNOX CITY-O'BRIEN CISD | KNOX CITY, 79529Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 209 |
| MUNDAY SECONDARY | Record | MUNDAY CISD | MUNDAY, 76371Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 193 |
| BENJAMIN SCHOOL | Record | BENJAMIN ISD | BENJAMIN, 79505Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 130 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,518
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Knox County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Knox County, Texas?
Knox County manages a focused education system consisting of just four public schools serving 748 students. These facilities are distributed across three distinct districts to serve the county's small population. The landscape is characterized by schools that often combine multiple grade levels on a single campus.
What are the major school districts in Knox County, Texas?
Munday CISD is the largest district in the county, managing two schools with a total enrollment of 409 students. Knox City-O'Brien CISD and Benjamin ISD serve the remaining student population through K-12 integrated campuses. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county lines.
What is the school experience like in Knox County?
All four schools in Knox County are classified as rural, providing a tight-knit community feel for every student. The average school size is just 187 students, ensuring personalized attention in every classroom. Munday Elementary is the largest campus with 216 students, while Benjamin School is the smallest with 130.
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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.