Knox City School

Summary:

Knox City School is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in Knox City, Texas, with a student population of 209. The school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, particularly in maintaining a 100% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate for the past five years, significantly outpacing state averages.

Despite having a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (65.55% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch), Knox City School consistently outperforms the state and nearby schools, such as Rule School and Benjamin School, in STAAR test scores, especially in mathematics. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.7 to 8.2 over the past three years, may contribute to its strong academic outcomes.

The racial diversity of Knox City School, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students compared to nearby schools, may provide unique learning opportunities and challenges. Additionally, the school's spending per student, ranging from $15,130 to $17,681 over the past three years, is higher than the nearby schools, which may help explain its impressive performance. Overall, Knox City School appears to be a high-performing alternative school that is effectively supporting its diverse student population and achieving exceptional results, particularly in graduation rates, dropout prevention, and mathematics proficiency.


Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 400 N 4th St
       Knox City, TX  79529


(940) 657-3565

District: Knox City-O'Brien Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1228th of 4,675 Texas Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,673 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  7.7 Help
Number of students:  209

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
59.3%
White:
36.8%
African American:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Knox City School ranks better than 73.7% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.46. (See more...)
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Compare Details Knox City School ranks better than 74.5% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.56. (See more...)
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Compare Details Knox City School ranks better than 69.8% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.12. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Knox City School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.3%), White (36.8%), African American (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Knox City School is 7.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Knox City School is $16,673.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Knox City School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Knox City School 602nd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Knox City School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Knox City School 601st of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Knox City School in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for Knox City School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Knox City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.44 1466th 4578 68.0%
2022 49.27 2190th 4581 52.2%
2023 52.01 2059th 4647 55.7%
2024 67.46 1228th 4675 73.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Knox City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.27 1107th 4451 75.1%
2022 39.89 2843rd 4477 36.5%
2023 40.20 2858th 4521 36.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Knox City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.60 1524th 4499 66.1%
2022 58.69 1630th 4561 64.3%
2023 54.30 1896th 4588 58.7%
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Rank History for elementary school At Risk students at Knox City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.49 1868th 4331 56.9%
2022 42.39 2639th 4461 40.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Knox City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.05 1300th 4498 71.1%
2022 41.67 2641st 4563 42.1%
2023 51.61 2061st 4585 55.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Knox City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.29 1858th 4329 57.1%
2022 45.67 2397th 4376 45.2%
2023 40.91 2703rd 4401 38.6%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Knox City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.24 698th 3082 77.4%
2022 45.03 1805th 3082 41.4%
2023 67.76 890th 3106 71.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Knox City School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Knox City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.30 466th 2252 79.3%
2022 46.13 1127th 2254 50.0%
2023 47.25 1147th 2330 50.8%
2024 67.56 602nd 2361 74.5%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Knox City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.95 1208th 1815 33.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Knox City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.25 324th 2172 85.1%
2022 42.07 1265th 2220 43.0%
2023 45.64 1180th 2251 47.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Knox City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.62 579th 2151 73.1%
2022 36.26 1436th 2221 35.3%
2023 28.31 1723rd 2241 23.1%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Knox City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.91 689th 2118 67.5%
2022 39.60 1287th 2182 41.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Knox City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 81.02 281st 2168 87.0%
2022 70.62 477th 2228 78.6%
2023 52.27 975th 2245 56.6%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Knox City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.64 606th 2043 70.3%
2022 40.31 1221st 2077 41.2%
2023 50.97 930th 2116 56.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Knox City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 77.48 254th 1700 85.1%
2022 64.21 500th 1723 71.0%
2023 38.25 1172nd 1749 33.0%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Knox City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 56.55 746th 1427 47.7%
2005 60.06 643rd 1429 55.0%
2006 61.88 618th 1430 56.8%
2007 65.28 550th 1497 63.3%
2008 45.26 1033rd 1510 31.6%
2009 55.44 845th 1539 45.1%
2010 61.97 681st 1568 56.6%
2011 55.29 947th 1672 43.4%
2012 36.46 1180th 1603 26.4%
2013 59.82 617th 1652 62.7%
2014 51.21 898th 1734 48.2%
2015 56.88 788th 1743 54.8%
2016 53.84 870th 1762 50.6%
2017 41.53 971st 1777 45.4%
2018 54.81 677th 1797 62.3%
2019 53.46 779th 1857 58.1%
2021 47.19 957th 1861 48.6%
2022 42.70 1052nd 1876 43.9%
2023 62.10 637th 1961 67.5%
2024 63.12 601st 1987 69.8%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Knox City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.24 505th 1794 71.9%
2019 60.98 477th 1818 73.8%
2021 38.31 1156th 1848 37.4%
2022 43.10 967th 1847 47.6%
2023 60.72 519th 1897 72.6%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Knox City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.47 1040th 1781 41.6%
2019 51.18 864th 1798 51.9%
2021 33.89 1225th 1815 32.5%
2022 31.92 1275th 1841 30.7%
2023 53.86 809th 1891 57.2%
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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Knox City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.72 901st 1784 49.5%
2019 49.25 761st 1810 58.0%
2021 37.34 1094th 1829 40.2%
2022 28.48 1343rd 1837 26.9%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Knox City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.92 537th 1803 70.2%
2019 53.09 747th 1824 59.0%
2021 57.68 656th 1840 64.3%
2022 52.63 745th 1853 59.8%
2023 72.51 352nd 1913 81.6%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Knox City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.79 594th 1691 64.9%
2019 46.85 851st 1714 50.4%
2021 34.15 1159th 1743 33.5%
2022 48.61 770th 1762 56.3%
2023 60.49 546th 1820 70.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at Knox City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.79 582nd 1539 62.2%
2019 52.10 693rd 1526 54.6%
2021 59.94 506th 1510 66.5%
2022 23.79 1246th 1525 18.3%
2023 68.23 367th 1576 76.7%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Knox City School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 82 13 0 33 0 n/a n/a 0 128
1990 80 18 0 32 0 n/a n/a 0 130
1991 67 16 0 30 0 n/a n/a 0 113
1992 69 21 0 30 0 n/a n/a 0 120
1993 69 16 1 33 0 n/a n/a 0 119
1994 77 12 1 38 0 n/a n/a 0 128
1995 57 7 1 41 0 n/a n/a 0 106
1996 57 7 1 41 0 n/a n/a 0 106
1997 63 5 0 43 0 n/a n/a 0 111
1998 52 4 0 52 0 n/a n/a 0 108
1999 54 5 0 53 0 n/a n/a 0 112
2000 63 8 0 55 1 n/a n/a 0 127
2001 51 8 1 55 1 n/a n/a 0 116
2002 49 12 2 40 0 n/a n/a 0 103
2003 49 12 2 40 0 n/a n/a 0 103
2004 46 10 0 36 0 n/a n/a 0 92
2005 50 16 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 94
2006 43 15 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 86
2007 35 14 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 70
2008 33 11 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 70
2009 35 9 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 68
2010 32 8 0 29 0 n/a n/a 0 69
2011 35 7 0 22 0 0 0 0 64
2012 32 6 0 24 0 0 0 0 62
2013 37 9 0 27 0 0 4 0 77
2014 45 10 0 36 0 0 4 0 95
2015 41 6 0 37 0 0 2 0 86
2016 52 6 0 33 0 0 2 0 93
2017 40 7 0 43 0 0 2 0 92
2018 36 6 1 37 0 0 1 0 81
2019 37 4 3 36 0 0 2 0 82
2020 98 5 1 143 1 0 3 0 251
2021 96 3 1 133 1 0 5 0 239
2022 82 8 0 132 0 0 6 0 228
2023 77 4 1 124 0 0 3 0 209

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Knox City School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 128 n/a n/a n/a
1990 130 13.0 10.0 n/a
1991 113 14.0 8.0 n/a
1992 120 14.1 8.5 42.5
1993 119 14.0 8.5 42.9
1994 128 13.8 9.3 33.6
1995 106 13.2 8.0 42.5
1996 106 13.2 8.0 42.5
1997 111 12.2 9.1 48.6
1998 108 13.4 8.1 52.8
1999 112 12.9 8.7 55.4
2000 127 13.7 9.3 50.4
2001 116 13.5 8.6 53.4
2002 103 13.5 7.6 55.3
2003 103 13.5 7.6 55.3
2004 92 14.4 6.4 55.4
2005 94 13.5 7.0 51.1
2006 86 13.8 6.2 45.3
2007 70 12.0 5.8 55.7
2008 70 11.6 6.0 62.9
2009 68 11.2 6.1 64.7
2010 69 12.1 5.6 62.3
2011 64 12.1 5.2 60.9
2012 62 11.3 5.4 64.5
2013 77 10.7 7.1 66.2
2014 95 10.8 8.7 64.2
2015 86 11.0 7.8 66.3
2016 93 12.0 7.7 65.6
2017 92 10.9 8.4 66.3
2018 81 11.4 7.0 69.1
2019 82 10.6 7.7 64.6
2020 251 29.0 8.6 61.4
2021 239 29.3 8.1 65.7
2022 228 27.5 8.2 66.7
2023 209 26.8 7.7 65.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Knox City School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 128 n/a n/a n/a
1990 130 13.0 10.0 n/a
1991 113 14.0 8.0 n/a
1992 120 14.1 8.5 42.5
1993 119 14.0 8.5 42.9
1994 128 13.8 9.3 33.6
1995 106 13.2 8.0 42.5
1996 106 13.2 8.0 42.5
1997 111 12.2 9.1 48.6
1998 108 13.4 8.1 52.8
1999 112 12.9 8.7 55.4
2000 127 13.7 9.3 50.4
2001 116 13.5 8.6 53.4
2002 103 13.5 7.6 55.3
2003 103 13.5 7.6 55.3
2004 92 14.4 6.4 55.4
2005 94 13.5 7.0 51.1
2006 86 13.8 6.2 45.3
2007 70 12.0 5.8 55.7
2008 70 11.6 6.0 62.9
2009 68 11.2 6.1 64.7
2010 69 12.1 5.6 62.3
2011 64 12.1 5.2 60.9
2012 62 11.3 5.4 64.5
2013 77 10.7 7.1 66.2
2014 95 10.8 8.7 64.2
2015 86 11.0 7.8 66.3
2016 93 12.0 7.7 65.6
2017 92 10.9 8.4 66.3
2018 81 11.4 7.0 69.1
2019 82 10.6 7.7 64.6
2020 251 29.0 8.6 61.4
2021 239 29.3 8.1 65.7
2022 228 27.5 8.2 66.7
2023 209 26.8 7.7 65.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Knox City School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,176 (12.3%) $15,505 (87.7%) $17,681
2020 $2,257 (14.9%) $12,873 (85.1%) $15,130
2021 $2,474 (14.8%) $14,199 (85.2%) $16,673

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Knox City School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 779th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 637th of 1961 High schools
 9.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Knox City School)3033
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Knox City-O'Brien Consolidated Independent School District)3033
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Knox City School)6871
 3%
   End of Course Biology (Knox City-O'Brien Consolidated Independent School District)6871
 3%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Knox City School)3167
 36%
   End of Course English I Reading (Knox City-O'Brien Consolidated Independent School District)3167
 36%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Knox City School)5979
 20%
   End of Course English II Reading (Knox City-O'Brien Consolidated Independent School District)5979
 20%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Knox City School)7260
 12%
   End of Course U.S. History (Knox City-O'Brien Consolidated Independent School District)7260
 12%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students82209
 154.9%
African American44
American Indian00
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic36124
 244.4%
Pacific Islander00
White3777
 108.1%
Two or More Races23
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.6%65.6%
 0.9%


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Knox City School ranks 1228th of 4675 Texas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Knox City School are 59% Hispanic, 37% White, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 209 students attended Knox City School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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