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Knott County

Kentucky · Public K-12

8 public schools serving approximately 2,092 students, in a county of 13,830 residents.

Schools
8
2 districts
Enrollment
2,092
NCES CCD
Median income
$41,761
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
74.9%
Above Kentucky avg
Elementary
5
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Knott County
2,092 students · 2 districts in Knott County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Knott County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
97%
Hispanic
1%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
98%
Hispanic
1%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
0%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
19.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
9.3%
civilian labor
Median age
45
19.8% under 18

All schools (8)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Knott County Central High SchoolHindmanHigh09-12552·
Hindman Elementary SchoolHindmanElementaryPK-08430·
Carr Creek Elementary SchoolLittcarrElementaryKG-08360·
Emmalena Elementary SchoolEmmalenaElementaryPK-08207·
Beaver Creek Elementary SchoolTopmostElementaryKG-08196·
Cordia SchoolHazardOtherPK-12183·
Jones Fork Elementary SchoolMousieElementaryPK-08164·
Knott County Area Technology CenterHindmanHigh08-120·

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Knott County?
Knott County, Kentucky has 8 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,092 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Knott County?
The county's public school system includes 5 elementary, 2 high, 1 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in Knott County?
Knott County is the largest school district in Knott County, serving approximately 2,092 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Knott County?
Knott County, Kentucky has a population of approximately 13,830, with a median age of 45. About 19.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Knott County?
Median household income in Knott County is $41,761, below the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 18.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Knott County?
Approximately 19.5% of adults 25 and older in Knott County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Knott County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 74.9% of students in Knott County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Kentucky county average of 61.5%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Knott County schools?
Across Knott County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.1 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Knott County?
Knott County residents are approximately 97% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 1% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Knott County is owner-occupied?
Knott County has about 6,680 housing units, of which roughly 72.7% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data