Knox County R-I School District, Missouri

Knox County R-I School District is a unified school district in Knox County, Missouri, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 3,756 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 497 sq mi (1,286 km²) of land.

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Knox County R-I School District in Missouri
Adair County R-II School DistrictLa Plata R-II School DistrictLewis County C-1 School District
Knox County R-I School District and its neighbors (simplified outlines). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
3,756
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Knox County
Land area
497 sq mi (1,286 km²)
Median household income
$57,788 ± $9,515
Median home value
$101,400 ± $15,911
Water area
2.8 sq mi (7.26 km²)
State
Missouri
Census code (GEOID)
2911280
Coordinates (central point)
40.128456, -92.156035

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Knox County R-I School District, largest first

  1. Center Township1,250 people
  2. Edina (city)1,250 people
  3. Lyon Township663 people
  4. Benton Township320 people
  5. Greensburg Township295 people
  6. Bee Ridge Township208 people
  7. Fabius Township185 people
  8. Hurdland (city)173 people
  9. Shelton Township166 people
  10. Liberty Township150 people
  11. Colony Township147 people
  12. Myrtle Township134 people
All 20
  1. Knox City (city)103 people
  2. Jeddo Township98 people
  3. Salt River Township89 people
  4. Newark (village)75 people
  5. Novelty (village)63 people
  6. Bourbon Township51 people
  7. Baring (city)40 people
  8. Plevna (CDP)0 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Adair County R-II School District14 mi west
  2. North Shelby School District19 mi south
  3. La Plata R-II School District20 mi southwest
  4. Lewis County C-1 School District22 mi east
  5. Scotland County R-I School District22 mi north
  6. Clark County R-I School District30 mi northeast

These share a boundary with Knox County R-I School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Knox County R-I School District before you rely on it.

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