Knox J High School

12104 Sawmill Rd
Spring, TX 77380
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,448 students in grades 7-8, Knox J High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,448 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 10% in TX
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Knox J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Knox J High School's student population of 1,448 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,448 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
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School Rankings

Knox J High School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knox J High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#743 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
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67%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Knox J High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Knox J High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Knox J High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
7%
5%
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Hispanic
32%
53%
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Black
10%
13%
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White
46%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Knox J High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Knox J High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Knox J High School's ranking?
Knox J High School is ranked #743 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Knox J High School often compared to?
Knox J High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mccullough J High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Knox J High School?
1,448 students attend Knox J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Knox J High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knox J High School?
Knox J High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Knox J High School offer ?
Knox J High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Knox J High School part of?
Knox J High School is part of Conroe Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Knox J High School located?
Knox J High School is located in the The Village of Grogans Mill neighborhood of Spring, TX. There are 3 other public schools located in The Village of Grogans Mill.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,448 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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