For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,348 students in Knott County, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Knott County, KY are Jones Fork Elementary School, Emmalena Elementary School and Carr Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knott County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Knott County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Knott County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jones Fork Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9795 Hwy 550 E
Mousie, KY 41839
(606) 946-2132
Mousie, KY 41839
(606) 946-2132
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Emmalena Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8343 W Hwy 550
Emmalena, KY 41740
(606) 251-3651
Emmalena, KY 41740
(606) 251-3651
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Carr Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8596 S Hwy 160
Littcarr, KY 41834
(606) 642-3833
Littcarr, KY 41834
(606) 642-3833
Gr: K-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Hindman Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
875 W Main St
Hindman, KY 41822
(606) 785-5872
Hindman, KY 41822
(606) 785-5872
Gr: PK-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Beaver Creek Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: n/an/a
Knott County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
1996 Highway 160 South
Hindman, KY 41822
(606) 785-5350
Hindman, KY 41822
(606) 785-5350
Gr: 8-12
Knott County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
450 Vest-talcum Rd
Vest, KY 41772
(606) 785-3515
Vest, KY 41772
(606) 785-3515
Gr: K-8 | 136 students
6740 Hwy 899
Pippa Passes, KY 41844
(606) 368-3307
Pippa Passes, KY 41844
(606) 368-3307
Gr: K-8 | 126 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Knott County, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Knott County, KY include Jones Fork Elementary School, Emmalena Elementary School and Carr Creek Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Knott County?
6 public middle schools are located in Knott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Knott County?
Knott County public middle schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Knott County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Knott County include: Jones Fork Elementary School vs. Emmalena Elementary School, Beaver Creek Elementary School vs. Hindman Elementary School, Hindman Elementary School vs. Beaver Creek Elementary School
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