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Knox County R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 460 students in Knox County R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Knox County R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
460 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Knox County R-I School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#327 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
97%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,359 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,876 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,359
$15,081
Spending / Student
$13,876
$13,908
Best Knox County R-I School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Knox Co. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
55701 State Hwy 6
Edina, MO 63537
(660) 397-2231
Edina, MO 63537
(660) 397-2231
Grades: 6-12
| 226 students
Rank: #22.
Knox Co. Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
55701 State Hwy 6
Edina, MO 63537
(660) 397-2285
Edina, MO 63537
(660) 397-2285
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Knox County R-I School District?
Knox County R-I School District manages 2 public schools serving 460 students.
What is the rank of Knox County R-I School District?
Knox County R-I School District is ranked #324 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County R-I School District?
97% of Knox County R-I School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Knox County R-I School District?
Knox County R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Knox County R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,876 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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