For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 503 students in Knoxville, IA.
The top ranked public high school in Knoxville, IA is Knoxville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knoxville, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Knoxville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Knoxville, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Knoxville High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Knoxville, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Knoxville High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1811 W Madison
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-2173
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-2173
Grades: 9-12
| 503 students
Knoxville, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
614 East Washington St
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-6541
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-6541
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Goal Alternative School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
614 E. Washington
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-4533
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-4533
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Knoxville, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Knoxville, IA include Knoxville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Knoxville?
1 public high schools are located in Knoxville.
What is the racial composition of students in Knoxville?
Knoxville public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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