For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,946 students in Knox County, IN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Knox County, IN are South Knox Middle-high School, Lincoln High School and North Knox Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Knox County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Knox County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Knox Middle-high School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6136 E Sr 61
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 726-4450
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 726-4450
Gr: 7-12 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1545 S Hart Street Road
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-8480
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-8480
Gr: 9-12 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
North Knox Jr-sr High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10890 N Sr 159
Bicknell, IN 47512
(812) 735-2990
Bicknell, IN 47512
(812) 735-2990
Gr: 7-12 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Washington Learning Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2134 Washington Ave
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5167
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5167
Gr: 6-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Knox County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Area District #43 - Twin Rivers Cte Area (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
4207 Purdue Rd
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-0801
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-0801
Gr: 9-12
North Knox Alternative Education (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
11110 N Sr 159
Bicknell, IN 47512
(812) 882-7538
Bicknell, IN 47512
(812) 882-7538
Gr: 6-12
200 South 3rd St
Edwardsport, IN 47528
(812) 735-5780
Edwardsport, IN 47528
(812) 735-5780
Gr: K-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
2134 Washington Ave
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5167
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5167
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Knox County, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Knox County, IN include South Knox Middle-high School, Lincoln High School and North Knox Jr-sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Knox County?
4 public high schools are located in Knox County.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County?
Knox County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Knox County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Knox County include: South Knox Middle-high School vs. Lincoln High School, Lincoln High School vs. South Knox Middle-high School, North Knox Jr-sr High School vs. Lincoln High School
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