For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,804 students in Knox County, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Knox County, OH are Fredericktown High School, Centerburg High School and Mount Vernon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Knox County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Knox Junior/senior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Knox County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fredericktown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 Stadium Dr
Fredericktown, OH 43019
(740) 694-2726
Fredericktown, OH 43019
(740) 694-2726
Grades: 9-12
| 337 students
Rank: #22.
Centerburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3782 Columbus Rd
Centerburg, OH 43011
(740) 625-6055
Centerburg, OH 43011
(740) 625-6055
Grades: 9-12
| 299 students
Rank: #33.
Mount Vernon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Yellow Jacket Drive
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5900
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,036 students
Rank: #44.
Danville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10 Rambo St
Danville, OH 43014
(740) 599-6116
Danville, OH 43014
(740) 599-6116
Grades: 7-12
| 242 students
Rank: #55.
East Knox Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23227 Coshocton Rd
Howard, OH 43028
(740) 599-7000
Howard, OH 43028
(740) 599-7000
Grades: 7-12
| 415 students
Rank: n/an/a
Knox County Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
306 Martinsburg Rd
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 397-5820
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 397-5820
Grades: 9-12
| 475 students
Knox County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carthage Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
110 E High St
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-6767
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-6767
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Danville Digital Academy (Closed 2005)
Charter School
Po Box 30
Danville, OH 43014
Danville, OH 43014
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
405 Market St
Danville, OH 43014
(740) 599-7122
Danville, OH 43014
(740) 599-7122
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
205 Rambo St
Danville, OH 43014
(740) 599-6116
Danville, OH 43014
(740) 599-6116
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Fredericktown Digital Academy (Closed 2005)
Charter School
134 W 2nd St
Fredericktown, OH 43019
(740) 694-2956
Fredericktown, OH 43019
(740) 694-2956
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Knox County Career Center 4 (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
310 Martinsburg Rd
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 397-5820
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 397-5820
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
150 Columbus Rd
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5975
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5975
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Knox County, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Knox County, OH include Fredericktown High School, Centerburg High School and Mount Vernon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Knox County?
6 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 Ohio public high schools average of 32% (majority 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: Fredericktown High School vs. Mount Vernon High School, Mount Vernon High School vs. Fredericktown High School, Danville High School vs. Fredericktown High School
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