For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 553 students in Knott County, KY.
The top ranked public high school in Knott County, KY is Knott County Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knott County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Knott County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Knott County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Knott County Central High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Knott County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Knott County Central High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
76 Patriot Lane
Hindman, KY 41822
(606) 785-3166
Hindman, KY 41822
(606) 785-3166
Grades: 9-12
| 553 students
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
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Knott County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
450 Vest-talcum Rd
Vest, KY 41772
(606) 785-3515
Vest, KY 41772
(606) 785-3515
Grades: K-8
| 136 students
6740 Hwy 899
Pippa Passes, KY 41844
(606) 368-3307
Pippa Passes, KY 41844
(606) 368-3307
Grades: K-8
| 126 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Knott County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Knott County, KY include Knott County Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Knott County?
2 public high schools are located in Knott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Knott County?
Knott County public high schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Knott County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Knott County include: Knott County Central High School vs. Knott County Area Technology Center, Knott County Area Technology Center vs. Knott County Central High School
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