For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,746 students in Knox County, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Knox County, OH are Fredericktown High School, Centerburg High School and Mount Vernon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Knox County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Centerburg High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Knox County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fredericktown High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Stadium Dr
Fredericktown, OH 43019
(740) 694-2726
Fredericktown, OH 43019
(740) 694-2726
Gr: 9-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Centerburg High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3782 Columbus Rd
Centerburg, OH 43011
(740) 625-6055
Centerburg, OH 43011
(740) 625-6055
Gr: 9-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Mount Vernon High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Yellow Jacket Drive
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5900
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Danville High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10 Rambo St
Danville, OH 43014
(740) 599-6116
Danville, OH 43014
(740) 599-6116
Gr: 7-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
East Knox Junior/senior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23227 Coshocton Rd
Howard, OH 43028
(740) 599-7000
Howard, OH 43028
(740) 599-7000
Gr: 7-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Knox County Career Center
Vocational School
306 Martinsburg Rd
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 397-5820
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 397-5820
Gr: 9-12 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Knox County, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Knox County, OH include Fredericktown High School, Centerburg High School and Mount Vernon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Knox County?
6 public high schools are located in Knox County.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County?
Knox County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Knox County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Knox County include: Fredericktown High School vs. Mount Vernon High School, Mount Vernon High School vs. Fredericktown High School, Danville High School vs. Fredericktown High School
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