C
Below Average
51/100

Knox Appalachian School

📚 05 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1909 KY HWY 3439, Barbourville, KY 40906
Overall
C
51/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 25% · Math 25% proficient · 29th percentile in Kentucky
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Kentucky schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

51
Repit Score
out of 100
26
Students
enrolled
5.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%29/100reading 21st percentile, math 37th percentile among Kentucky high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%72/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 91% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Kentucky schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +11 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kentucky. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency25% (−27 pts vs. state avg 51%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency25% (−18 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 1909 KY HWY 3439
City Barbourville
ZIP Code 40906
District 2103150
NCES School ID 210315001997
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 40906

Understanding the community around Knox Appalachian School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $22,221
Per Capita Income $21,824
Poverty Rate 33.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 16.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.7%
High School or Higher 82.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $121,000
Median Rent $669
Owner-Occupied 57.8%
Renter-Occupied 42.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Knox Appalachian School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 100.0%
Female 0.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 65.4%
Black 15.4%
Two or More Races 15.4%
Hispanic/Latino 3.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 26
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 5.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Knox Appalachian School?
Knox Appalachian School has a Repit School Score of 51 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Knox Appalachian School?
Knox Appalachian School has 26 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.2:1.
What grades does Knox Appalachian School serve?
Knox Appalachian School serves grades 05 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Knox Appalachian School receive per student?
Knox Appalachian School receives $15,928 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Knox Appalachian School in 40906 ▼
Avg Home Value
$139,280
Avg Monthly Rent
$828
1-Year Change
-11.3%
% Renters
42.2%

Other Schools in 40906

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026