Glenn A. Black House · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainKnight Township’s public schools score below 62% of Indiana districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Knight Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Indiana, not nationally.
From Indiana state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Knight Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 849 Indiana towns with household incomes within a quarter of Knight Township’s, its schools beat 21%, lower than their 38% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 40% of tested students were proficient in reading and 36% in math, against 41% and 38% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
82% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Indiana. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,945 per student, against $13,688 across Indiana (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Nine elementary schools, then five middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 15% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Excel Center of Evansville Southeast, Reitz Memorial High School (private), Holy Rosary School (private), St. Benedict Cathedral School (private), Evansville Day School (private), Christ the King School (private) and Montessori Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Knight Township’s grade
C+: better than 38% of Indiana school districts, #466 of 592 Indiana towns. Both inputs trail the Indiana average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Knight Township, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Knight Township · depends on your address
William Henry Harrison High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,332 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Evansville
Benjamin Bosse High School
Grades PK–12 · 868 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Evansville
10th grade in Knight Township · depends on your address
William Henry Harrison High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,332 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Evansville
Benjamin Bosse High School
Grades PK–12 · 868 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Evansville
11th grade in Knight Township · depends on your address
William Henry Harrison High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,332 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Evansville
Benjamin Bosse High School
Grades PK–12 · 868 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Evansville
12th grade in Knight Township · depends on your address
William Henry Harrison High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,332 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Evansville
Benjamin Bosse High School
Grades PK–12 · 868 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Evansville
Knight Township’s public schools are run by Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation, which also serves Armstrong, Center, Darmstadt and Evansville and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
Knight Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Indiana towns that share Knight Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Knight Township | C+ | Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation |
| Center | C+ | Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation |
| Pigeon | C+ | Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation |
| Evansville | C+ | Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation |
| Ohio | A | Warrick County School Corporation |
| Campbell | A | Warrick County School Corporation |
3 of the 5 neighbors share Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation with Knight Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Knight Township
20 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Indiana’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Knight Township’s schools
Are Knight Township’s schools good?
On Indiana’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Knight Township children attend score below 62% of Indiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #466 of 592 Indiana towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 21%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Knight Township in?
Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 21,589 students in 38 schools (2024–25).
Where do Knight Township kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: William Henry Harrison High School and Benjamin Bosse High School.
What is Knight Township’s graduation rate?
82% of the class of 2023 in Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation graduated in four years, against 88% across Indiana.
How much does Knight Township spend per student?
$13,945 in Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation (FY2024), against $13,688 across Indiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Knight Township?
Yes: Reitz Memorial High School (Catholic, grades 9–12, 603 students), Holy Rosary School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 457 students), St. Benedict Cathedral School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 316 students), Evansville Day School (nonsectarian, grades PK–12, 274 students), Christ the King School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 209 students) and Montessori Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–3, 201 students). Knight Township also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Knight Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Knight Township → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Indiana. Stars are from neighbors.