For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,975 students in Knox County, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Knox County, IN are South Knox Middle-high School, Lincoln High School and North Knox Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Knox County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Indiana average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Knox County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Knox Middle-high School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6136 E Sr 61
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 726-4450
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 726-4450
Grades: 7-12
| 585 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1545 S Hart Street Road
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-8480
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-8480
Grades: 9-12
| 765 students
Rank: #33.
North Knox Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10890 N Sr 159
Bicknell, IN 47512
(812) 735-2990
Bicknell, IN 47512
(812) 735-2990
Grades: 7-12
| 543 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Learning Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2134 Washington Ave
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5167
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5167
Grades: 6-12
| 82 students
Rank: n/an/a
Area District #43 - Twin Rivers Cte Area
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4207 Purdue Rd
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-0801
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-0801
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Knox County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
North Knox Alternative Education (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
11110 N Sr 159
Bicknell, IN 47512
(812) 882-7538
Bicknell, IN 47512
(812) 882-7538
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
200 South 3rd St
Edwardsport, IN 47528
(812) 735-5780
Edwardsport, IN 47528
(812) 735-5780
Grades: K-8
| 400 students
2134 Washington Ave
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5167
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5167
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Knox County, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Knox County, IN include South Knox Middle-high School, Lincoln High School and North Knox Jr-sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Knox County?
5 public high schools are located in Knox County.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County?
Knox County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Knox County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Knox County include: South Knox Middle-high School vs. Lincoln High School, Lincoln High School vs. South Knox Middle-high School, North Knox Jr-sr High School vs. Lincoln High School
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