Schools near ZIP 40906

10 public schools within 6 miles, nearest first.

All schools in Barbourville

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.

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Jesse D Lay Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Knox County
1.0 mi
58%
+15 vs state
63%
+13 vs state
40%
+3 vs state · 2024-25
4% Average of math, English and science: 56% in 2022-23 → 60% in 2025-26 57% 30% 325 White 94%
Barbourville City School
Grades PK–12 · Barbourville Independent
1.4 mi
49%
+8 vs state
62%
+13 vs state
48%
+14 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 52% in 2022-23 → 56% in 2025-26 69% 15% 755 White 95%
Knox County Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Knox County
1.5 mi
42%
+2 vs state
59%
+11 vs state
38%
+10 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 47% in 2022-23 → 50% in 2025-26 77% 20% 522 White 96%
Knox County Learning Academy
Grades 6–12 Alternative · Knox County
1.5 mi
0%
−37 vs state · 2017-18
0%
−56 vs state · 2016-17
0%
−41 vs state · 2016-17
Not enough years of data 88% 33% 52 White 90%
Knox Appalachian School
Grades 5–12 Alternative · Knox County
1.6 mi
15%
−22 vs state · 2017-18
23%
−22 vs state · 2017-18
0%
−41 vs state · 2016-17
Not enough years of data 91% 31% 32 White 84%
Central Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Knox County
2.1 mi
67%
+24 vs state
70%
+20 vs state
61%
+21 vs state
25% Average of math, English and science: 43% in 2022-23 → 68% in 2025-26 86% 17% 313 White 92%
Knox Central High School
Grades 9–12 · Knox County
2.3 mi
38%
−2 vs state
52%
+3 vs state
16%
−7 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 39% in 2022-23 → 45% in 2025-26 75% 19% 720 White 96%
G R Hampton Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Knox County
2.4 mi
69%
+26 vs state
72%
+22 vs state
68%
+28 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 70% in 2022-23 → 71% in 2025-26 70% 27% 244 White 98%
Girdler Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Knox County
4.2 mi
53%
+10 vs state
59%
+9 vs state
40%
±0 vs state
16% Average of math, English and science: 40% in 2022-23 → 56% in 2025-26 87% 26% 267 White 97%
Flat Lick Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Knox County
5.8 mi
52%
+9 vs state
51%
+1 vs state
37%
−3 vs state
11% Average of math, English and science: 41% in 2022-23 → 52% in 2025-26 90% 35% 163 White 99%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Special ed = students with an IEP (special education).