C+
Average
69/100

Knox County Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 311 N Main St, Barbourville, KY 40906
Overall
C+
69/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.1 grade levels above the U.S. average · 69th percentile in Kentucky
Growth
C
Students gain 0.87 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 35th percentile
Resources
A
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

69
Repit Score
out of 100
530
Students
enrolled
11.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%69/1000.1 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%35/100Students gain 0.87 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 35th percentile in Kentucky (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 74% 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 +38 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 proficiency71% (+20 pts vs. state avg 51%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency51% (+9 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.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kentucky state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White70%51%reading +6 pts, math +0 pts67th percentile (list)
Low-income68%47%reading +17 pts, math +10 pts86th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 311 N Main St
City Barbourville
ZIP Code 40906
District 2103150
NCES School ID 210315002029
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 40906

Understanding the community around Knox County Middle 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 County Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 95.3%
Hispanic/Latino 1.3%
Black 1.9%
Two or More Races 1.3%
Asian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 530
Teachers (FTE) 47.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Knox County Middle School?
Knox County Middle School has a Repit School Score of 69 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 County Middle School?
Knox County Middle School has 530 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1.
What grades does Knox County Middle School serve?
Knox County Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Knox County Middle School receive per student?
Knox County Middle School receives $15,928 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Knox County Middle School in 40906 ▼
Avg Home Value
$139,280
Avg Monthly Rent
$828
1-Year Change
-11.3%
% Renters
42.2%

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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