- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Barbourville, KY
Knox Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Knox Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210315000847
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Knox Central High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #5 of 10
- public schools in Barbourville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 75.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Knox Central High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Knox Central High School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Barbourville, KY.
School address
District: Knox County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210315000847 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Knox Central High School held near 751 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.1 → 49.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 210315000847 · Barbourville, KY High · MID · TRAD
720 enr · 14.4:1 · 75.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Knox County Middle School (522 students)
Knox Central High School held near 751 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.1 → 49.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Knox Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Knox Central High School
720 students
- Knox County Mi
Knox County Middle School
522 students
- Lynn Camp Ele
Lynn Camp Elementary School
501 students
- Lynn Camp Midd
Lynn Camp Middle High School
447 students
- Jesse D Lay El
Jesse D Lay Elementary School
325 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
313 students
What this shows Knox Central High School reports 720 students on the CCD universe file.
How Knox Central High School compares
Knox Central High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.7% | ▲ 28% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 720 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
720
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 41% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,730
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 120 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.8, Knox Central High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Knox County reports $14,730 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Knox Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knox County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lynn Camp Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lynn Camp Middle High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jesse D Lay Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Knox Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~720 students)
Frequently asked questions about Knox Central High School
How many students attend Knox Central High School?
Knox Central High School has 720 students enrolled. It is a high school in Barbourville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 761 (2022-23) → 751 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knox Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Knox Central High School is 14.4:1, which is 5% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Knox Central High School?
75.7% of students at Knox Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Knox Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Knox Central High School is White at 96.0% of enrollment, in Barbourville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knox Central High School?
Knox Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Knox Central High School rank among public schools in Barbourville?
By Resource Investment Index, Knox Central High School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Barbourville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Barbourville on the city page.
What other schools are in Knox County?
Besides Knox Central High School, Knox County also operates Knox County Middle School (522 students), Lynn Camp Elementary School (501 students), and Lynn Camp Middle High School (447 students). See the Knox County district page for the complete list.