For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,909 students in Knott County, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 131 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Knott County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Knott County, KY are Jones Fork Elementary School, Carr Creek Elementary School and Emmalena Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knott County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Knott County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Knott County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jones Fork Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9795 Hwy 550 E
Mousie, KY 41839
(606) 946-2132
Mousie, KY 41839
(606) 946-2132
Grades: PK-8
| 164 students
Rank: #22.
Carr Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8596 S Hwy 160
Littcarr, KY 41834
(606) 642-3833
Littcarr, KY 41834
(606) 642-3833
Grades: K-8
| 360 students
Rank: #33.
Emmalena Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8343 W Hwy 550
Emmalena, KY 41740
(606) 251-3651
Emmalena, KY 41740
(606) 251-3651
Grades: PK-8
| 207 students
Rank: #44.
Knott County Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
76 Patriot Lane
Hindman, KY 41822
(606) 785-3166
Hindman, KY 41822
(606) 785-3166
Grades: 9-12
| 552 students
Rank: #55.
Hindman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
875 W Main St
Hindman, KY 41822
(606) 785-5872
Hindman, KY 41822
(606) 785-5872
Grades: PK-8
| 430 students
Rank: #66.
Beaver Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Hwy 7 S
Topmost, KY 41862
(606) 447-2833
Topmost, KY 41862
(606) 447-2833
Grades: K-8
| 196 students
Rank: n/an/a
Knott County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1996 Highway 160 South
Hindman, KY 41822
(606) 785-5350
Hindman, KY 41822
(606) 785-5350
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Knott County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
450 Vest-talcum Rd
Vest, KY 41772
(606) 785-3515
Vest, KY 41772
(606) 785-3515
Grades: K-8
| 136 students
6740 Hwy 899
Pippa Passes, KY 41844
(606) 368-3307
Pippa Passes, KY 41844
(606) 368-3307
Grades: K-8
| 126 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Knott County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Knott County, KY include Jones Fork Elementary School, Carr Creek Elementary School and Emmalena Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Knott County?
7 public schools are located in Knott County.
What percentage of students in Knott County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Knott County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Knott County?
Knott County public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Knott County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Knott County include: Beaver Creek Elementary School vs. Hindman Elementary School, Jones Fork Elementary School vs. Emmalena Elementary School, Hindman Elementary School vs. Beaver Creek Elementary School
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