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Knox County

Ohio · Public K-12

Knox County runs 20 public K-12 schools inside Ohio, with the county population around 63,142. The mix is 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 6 high.

7-year change in Knox County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
7,439
-196 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
19
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 92%
% Hispanic
3%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
20
6 districts
Enrollment
7,439
NCES CCD
Median income
$73,878
Above Ohio avg
Free/reduced lunch
54.0%
Above Ohio avg
Elementary
10
3,486 students
Middle
3
1,310 students
High
6
2,643 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Mount Vernon City
3,374 students · 6 districts in Knox County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Knox 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
94%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
92%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
24.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.5%
civilian labor
Median age
39
22.8% under 18

Test scores in Knox County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 18 schools ranked. Ohio state average: 59.8%.

See all 18 schools in Knox County ranked by score →

All schools (20)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Mount Vernon High SchoolMount VernonHigh09-12944·
Mount Vernon Middle SchoolMount VernonMiddle06-08787·
Fredericktown Elementary SchoolFredericktownElementaryKG-05535·
Knox County Career CenterMount VernonHigh09-12519·
East Knox Elementary SchoolHowardElementaryKG-06514·
Centerburg Elementary SchoolCenterburgElementaryKG-05441·
Twin Oak Elementary SchoolMount VernonElementaryPK-05371·
East Knox Junior/Senior High SchoolHowardHigh07-12369·
Danville Elementary SchoolDanvilleElementaryPK-06353·
Pleasant Street Elementary SchoolMount VernonElementaryPK-05329·
Centerburg High SchoolCenterburgHigh09-12299·
Fredericktown High SchoolFredericktownHigh09-12291·
Fredericktown Middle SchoolFredericktownMiddle06-08280·
Columbia Elementary SchoolMount VernonElementaryPK-05244·
Dan Emmett Elementary SchoolMount VernonElementaryPK-05244·
Centerburg Middle SchoolCenterburgMiddle06-08243·
East Elementary SchoolMount VernonElementaryPK-05238·
Danville High SchoolDanvilleHigh07-12221·
Wiggin Street Elementary SchoolGambierElementaryKG-05217·
Knox County Career Center 4MountCombinedM-M··

Cities in Knox County

Mount Vernon8 schoolsCenterburg3 schoolsFredericktown3 schoolsDanville2 schoolsHoward2 schoolsGambier1 schoolMount1 school

About Knox County

Knox County is a moderately sized Ohio county of about 63,142 residents, home to 20 public schools and roughly 7,439 students.

Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $73,878, roughly 25% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 8%. That income level is 6% above the Ohio median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Knox County comprises 10 elementary schools (3,486 students), 3 middle schools (1,310), 6 high schools (2,643), and 1 combined or other schools.

Mount Vernon City is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 3,374 students across Knox County.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Knox County has contracted 3% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 7,635 students to 7,439.

On this page, the community for Knox County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Knox County?
Knox County, Ohio has 20 public K-12 schools serving approximately 7,439 students.
How many high schools are in Knox County?
Knox County, Ohio has 6 public high schools, serving approximately 2,643 students.
How many middle schools are in Knox County?
Knox County, Ohio has 3 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,310 students.
How many elementary schools are in Knox County?
Knox County, Ohio has 10 public elementary schools, serving approximately 3,486 students.
What is the largest school district in Knox County?
Mount Vernon City is the largest school district in Knox County, serving approximately 3,374 students. The county contains 6 school districts overall.
What is the population of Knox County?
Knox County, Ohio has a population of approximately 63,142, with a median age of 39. About 22.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Knox County?
Median household income in Knox County is $73,878, above the Ohio average of $69,789. About 8.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Knox County?
Approximately 24.7% of adults 25 and older in Knox County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Knox County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 54.0% of students in Knox County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Ohio county average of 49.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Knox County schools?
Across Knox County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.9 to 1.

Knox County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data