For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 883 students in East Knox Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in East Knox Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
883 Students
1,661,679 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
96,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
East Knox Local School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#487 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
3%
17%
% White
92%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,279 is higher than the state median of $17,379. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,678 is higher than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,279
$17,379
Spending / Student
$18,678
$17,327
Best East Knox Local School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Knox Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23081 Coshocton Rd
Howard, OH 43028
(740) 599-7000
Howard, OH 43028
(740) 599-7000
Gr: K-6 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Knox Local School District?
East Knox Local School District manages 2 public schools serving 883 students.
What is the rank of East Knox Local School District?
East Knox Local School District is ranked #487 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in East Knox Local School District?
92% of East Knox Local School District students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Knox Local School District?
East Knox Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is East Knox Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,678 is higher than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
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