Best Knox County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 510 students in Knox County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Knox County, TX are Benjamin School, Knox City School and Munday Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Knox County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 63%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Munday Secondary, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Knox County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
303 E Hayes St
Benjamin, TX 79505
(940) 459-2231
Gr: PK-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Knox City School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 N 4th St
Knox City, TX 79529
(940) 657-3565
Gr: PK-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Munday Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
911 W D St
Munday, TX 76371
(940) 422-4321
Gr: 6-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Knox County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Knox County, TX include Benjamin School, Knox City School and Munday Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Knox County?
3 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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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