Item: Knott County School District
Rating: 6
Author: �鶹������ý

Home > Kentucky > Perry County

Knott County School District

1156 Hindman Bypass
Hindman, KY 41822

( shown in map)

Top 50%

Tel: (606) 785-3153

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Knott County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:

Category

Attribute

Graduation Rate

Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Student Attention

Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 724 students in Knott County School District. This district's average high is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public high schools in Kentucky.

Public High Schools in Knott County School District have an score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average).

Public High School in Knott County School District have a of 90%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Knott County Central High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">Overview

This School District

This State (KY)

# Schools

7 Schools

514 Schools

# Students

2,072 Students

214,764 Students

# Teachers

163 Teachers

13,404 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="student-by-grade">Student By Grade

View Data

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Knott County School District	Kentucky
Pre-K	11	2
Kind	12	4
1	9	3
2	12	4
3	5	3
4	15	3
5	9	4
6	13	11
7	14	19
8	9	23
9	158	309
10	177	300
11	140	283
12	138	255
Grade Not Listed	2	4

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="district-rank">District Rank

Knott County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.

The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.

This School District

State Average (KY)

#74 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)

View Data

Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	Knott County School District
2023	#74
2022	#92
2021	#104
2019	#116
2018	#65
2017	#53
2016	#81
2015	#94
2014	#91
2013	#97
2012	#80

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

38%

View Data

Math Proficiency Trends
Year	Knott County School District	Kentucky
2023	38%	38%
2022	33%	38%
2021	23%	30%
2019	38%	46%
2018	46%	47%
2017	48%	47%
2016	46%	49%
2015	40%	45%
2014	38%	46%
2013	36%	42%
2012	41%	41%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

46%

45%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	Knott County School District	Kentucky
2022	46%	45%
2021	39%	42%
2019	55%	56%
2018	46%	56%
2017	59%	56%
2016	56%	56%
2015	52%	55%
2014	55%	54%
2013	48%	51%
2012	46%	48%
2011	73%	72%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

24%

22%

View Data

Science Proficiency Trends
Year	Knott County School District	Kentucky
2022	24%	22%
2021	21%	24%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

92%

90%

View Data

Graduation Rate Trends
Year	Knott County School District	Kentucky
2023	92%	90%
2022	87%	90%
2021	95%	90%
2020	95%	90%
2019	95%	90%
2018	95%	90%
2017	95%	89%
2016	92%	89%
2015	92%	89%
2014	92%	88%
2013	87%	89%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethnicity">Students by Ethnicity:

0.05

0.46

View Data

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	Knott County School District	Kentucky
2023	0.03	0.45
2022	0.05	0.44
2021	0.04	0.42
2020	0.05	0.41
2019	0.05	0.41
2018	0.03	0.39
2017	0.03	0.39
2016	0.03	0.38
2015	0.11	0.38
2014	0.05	0.36
2013	0.05	0.35
2012	0.04	0.33
2011	0.03	0.32
2010	0.03	0.32
2009	0.03	0.30
2008	0.03	0.30
2007	0.02	0.28
2006	0.02	0.24
2005	0.02	0.25
2004	0.02	0.24
2003	0.02	0.23
2002	0.02	0.24
2001	0.02	0.25
2000	0.02	0.23
1999	0.02	0.23
1998	0.21	0.22
1997	0.02	0.22
1996	0.03	0.20
1995	0.02	0.20
1994	0.02	0.23
1993	0.02	0.18
1992	0.02	0.18
1991	0.02	0.18

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% American Indian

n/a

% Asian

n/a

% Hispanic

10%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Knott County School District	Kentucky
2023	1%	9%
2022	1%	8%
2021	1%	8%
2020	1%	7%
2019	1%	7%
2018	1%	6%
2017	1%	6%
2016	1%	6%
2015	3%	6%
2014	1%	5%
2013	1%	5%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Black

11%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Knott County School District	Kentucky
2023	1%	11%
2022	1%	11%
2021	1%	11%
2020	1%	11%
2019	1%	11%
2018	1%	11%
2017	1%	11%
2016	1%	11%
2015	3%	11%
2014	2%	11%
2013	2%	11%
2012	2%	11%
2011	1%	11%
2010	2%	12%
2009	1%	11%
2008	1%	11%
2007	1%	11%
2006	1%	11%
2005	1%	11%
2004	1%	11%
2003	1%	11%
2002	1%	10%
2001	1%	11%
2000	1%	11%
1999	1%	11%
1998	3%	10%
1997	1%	10%
1996	2%	10%
1995	1%	10%
1994	1%	11%
1993	1%	9%
1992	1%	10%
1991	1%	10%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% White

98%

72%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Knott County School District	Kentucky
2023	98%	73%
2022	98%	74%
2021	98%	75%
2020	98%	76%
2019	98%	76%
2018	98%	77%
2017	98%	77%
2016	98%	78%
2015	92%	78%
2014	97%	79%
2013	97%	80%
2012	97%	81%
2011	99%	82%
2010	98%	82%
2009	99%	83%
2008	99%	83%
2007	99%	84%
2006	99%	86%
2005	99%	86%
2004	99%	86%
2003	99%	87%
2002	99%	87%
2001	99%	86%
2000	99%	87%
1999	99%	87%
1998	75%	88%
1997	99%	88%
1996	98%	89%
1995	99%	89%
1994	99%	87%
1993	99%	90%
1992	99%	90%
1991	99%	90%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,884 is higher than the state median of $14,250. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $16,480 is higher than the state median of $13,989. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

This School District

This State (KY)

Total Revenue

$33 MM

$9,360 MM

View Data

Total Revenues Trends
Year	Knott County School District	Kentucky
2023	$33 MM	$31 MM
2022	$31 MM	$28 MM
2021	$33 MM	$31 MM
2020	$31 MM	$28 MM
2019	$30 MM	$29 MM
2018	$30 MM	$28 MM
2017	$27 MM	$27 MM
2016	$29 MM	$26 MM
2015	$27 MM	$24 MM
2014	$27 MM	$25 MM
2012	$28 MM	$25 MM
2011	$28 MM	$25 MM
2010	$27 MM	$24 MM
2009	$29 MM	$24 MM
2008	$25 MM	$23 MM
2007	$21 MM	$21 MM
2006	$25 MM	$21 MM
2005	$24 MM	$19 MM
2004	$24 MM	$18 MM
2003	$24 MM	$17 MM
2002	$22 MM	$16 MM
2001	$23 MM	$16 MM
2000	$23 MM	$15 MM
1999	$23 MM	$15 MM
1998	$22 MM	$13 MM
1997	$23 MM	$13 MM
1996	$23 MM	$12 MM
1995	$22 MM	$12 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending

$34 MM

$9,189 MM

View Data

Total Expenditure Trends
Year	Knott County School District	Kentucky
2023	$34 MM	$31 MM
2022	$30 MM	$30 MM
2021	$34 MM	$31 MM
2020	$30 MM	$30 MM
2019	$28 MM	$29 MM
2018	$28 MM	$29 MM
2017	$27 MM	$27 MM
2016	$27 MM	$26 MM
2015	$27 MM	$24 MM
2014	$27 MM	$24 MM
2012	$28 MM	$25 MM
2011	$27 MM	$25 MM
2010	$27 MM	$24 MM
2009	$26 MM	$23 MM
2008	$25 MM	$23 MM
2007	$19 MM	$23 MM
2006	$25 MM	$21 MM
2005	$24 MM	$20 MM
2004	$27 MM	$18 MM
2003	$24 MM	$17 MM
2002	$22 MM	$16 MM
2001	$21 MM	$15 MM
2000	$22 MM	$16 MM
1999	$24 MM	$15 MM
1998	$24 MM	$14 MM
1997	$23 MM	$14 MM
1996	$24 MM	$13 MM
1995	$20 MM	$12 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Revenue / Student

$15,884

$14,250

View Data

Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	Knott County School District	Kentucky
2023	$15,732	$14,017
2022	$13,543	$12,277
2021	$15,125	$13,947
2020	$13,543	$12,277
2019	$13,152	$12,601
2018	$12,863	$12,004
2017	$11,412	$11,655
2016	$11,923	$11,340
2015	$10,801	$10,260
2014	$10,689	$10,525
2012	$10,938	$10,538
2011	$10,941	$10,815
2010	$10,195	$10,260
2009	$11,597	$10,129
2008	$9,917	$9,593
2007	$8,524	$9,177
2006	$8,657	$8,595
2005	$8,091	$8,058
2004	$7,869	$7,571
2003	$8,211	$7,233
2002	$7,140	$6,765
2001	$7,362	$6,804
2000	$6,929	$6,297
1999	$6,724	$6,223
1998	$6,442	$5,571
1997	$6,970	$5,719
1995	$6,367	$5,143
1992	$4,080	$3,961

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending / Student

$16,480

$13,989

View Data

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	Knott County School District	Kentucky
2023	$16,322	$14,031
2022	$13,291	$13,046
2021	$15,692	$13,961
2020	$13,291	$13,046
2019	$12,204	$12,743
2018	$12,005	$12,248
2017	$11,310	$11,623
2016	$11,172	$11,206
2015	$10,862	$10,180
2014	$10,678	$10,401
2012	$10,977	$10,497
2011	$10,565	$10,742
2010	$10,252	$10,180
2009	$10,161	$9,906
2008	$9,799	$9,747
2007	$7,768	$9,749
2006	$8,555	$8,847
2005	$8,064	$8,358
2004	$9,066	$7,657
2003	$8,124	$7,021
2002	$6,970	$6,829
2001	$6,857	$6,553
2000	$6,698	$6,848
1999	$7,055	$6,265
1998	$7,074	$5,710
1997	$6,868	$6,044
1995	$5,745	$4,886
1992	$3,987	$3,804

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Best Knott County School District Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Cordia School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
:

Top 50%

Add to Compare

6050 Lotts Creek Road
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457

Gr: PK-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #22.

Knott County Central High School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
:

Top 50%

Add to Compare

76 Patriot Lane
Hindman, KY 41822
(606) 785-3166

Gr: 9-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

�鶹��ý Articles

December 02, 2025

School Vouchers 2025: Updated Pros and Cons

A 2025 update on school vouchers, including benefits, drawbacks, enrollment trends, and how vouchers affect public and private education.

December 02, 2025

The Role of Arts in Public Schools (2025 Update)

Explore why arts education remains vital in U.S. public schools, with updated data, new policy context, and insights for parents, students, and educators.

December 02, 2025

The Role of Sports in Public Schools in 2025

How sports in public schools shape learning, health, and community in 2025, with updated data, trends, and expert insights.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

District size: 7 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 2,072 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 2%
: 92% (Top 20% in KY)
: Top 50%
: 38% (Top 50%)
: 46% (Top 50%)
: 24% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education