Knox City School
Knox City, TX · Knox City-O'brien CISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-12 · Rural, remote
79th of 417 Texas schools statewide · better than 81%▲ Improving
400 N 4TH ST, Knox City, TX 79529
(940)657-3565NCES ID 482587005526Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Knox City School 79th of 417 Texas schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 81% of schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 27th in 2019 to 81th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 104 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 200 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 34.4% | 54.0% | ▲ 19.6 pts | |
| White | 54.7% | 43.0% | ▼ 11.7 pts | |
| Black | 10.9% | 2.0% | ▼ 8.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $85K in zip 79529 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2022
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Knox City School
What school district is Knox City School in?
Knox City School is part of the Knox City-O'brien CISD district in Knox City, Texas.
Is Knox City School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Knox City School 79th of 417 Texas schools (better than 81% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Knox City School?
Hispanic 54%, White 43%, Black 2%, Two or more races 1% (200 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Knox City School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79529 is $85K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.