Knox City-O'Brien Consolidated Independent School District is a public school district based in Knox City, Texas, United States. In addition to Knox City, the district also serves the city of O'Brien. Located in southwestern Knox County, a portion of the district lies in northwestern Haskell County.
Serving 200 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Knox City School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Knox City School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Knox City School's student population of 200 students has grown by 143% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 136% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
200 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Knox City School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knox City School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3195 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
54%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
43%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knox City School's ranking?
Knox City School is ranked #3195 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Knox City School?
The graduation rate of Knox City School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Knox City School?
200 students attend Knox City School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Knox City School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knox City School?
Knox City School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Knox City School offer ?
Knox City School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Knox City School part of?
Knox City School is part of Knox City-O'brien CISD School District.
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