Represented by a knight bedecked in navy blue and white, Joseph Knox Elementary School takes its name from the first schoolteacher in Cherokee County all the way back in 1834. The school’s campus seeks to honor his legacy almost two centuries later, cultivating the courtesy and manners befitting both a Georgia citizen and their knightly mascot.
The educators and administrators at Knox Elementary believe that it’s never too early to start encouraging excellence. Even as an elementary school, Knox received STEM Academy status in 2018 and thoughtfully integrates science, technology, engineering and math concepts in the instruction of core subjects. Their mission statement is to grow curiosity, critical thinking and applicable problem-solving skills through an advanced curriculum and STEM-based education methods.
At Joseph Knox Elementary, students are taught to see challenges as opportunities, and the means by which they can reach their full potential.
J. Knox Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
151 River Bend Way,
Canton, GA
Cherokee County Schools
School Details
Head of School
Jennifer Mcintosh
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
63%
Reading Proficiency
45%
Niche Grade
A-
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
45%
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Math Proficiency
63%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
69
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Full Time Teachers
69
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Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
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GreatSchools Rating
6
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
21%
State Average
15.6%
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Science
14.6%
State Average
10.6%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
442:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
51.4%
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Female
48.6%
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White
53.7%
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Hispanic
35.9%
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Two or more races
5.1%
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Black
4.4%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
1/11/2024
This School is TOP TIER. The staff and teachers go above and beyond when it come to our children. When my eldest son was in 1st grade he left his coat at school one Friday afternoon. It was a 3 day weekend and we were to have very cold weather in our area. His teacher, after working ALLLL day and st...
3/10/2020
We have loved Knox for the past 6 yrs! The teachers are wonderful and truly care for the students.
3/8/2020
Sent two children through Knox and it was a wonderful experience, as well as an experience that prepared both for middle school.
3/8/2020
Awesome. This school has the best teachers, the best staff and is a great school for my kids.
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$394K - $1.2M
Homes For Sale
30
Average Home Value
$584,463
Median Lot Size
9,583 Sq Ft
% Renters
26%
Average Household Income
$111,932
% of College Grads
38.7%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
2,721 Sq Ft
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Additional Schools in the Area
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Boling Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Barrett Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Kenney Askew Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Hickory Trails Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Olde Rope Mill Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
J.B. Owens Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Etowah River Park
- Trails
- Playground
- River
Fields Landing Park
- Boating
- Fishing
- Grills
Heritage Park
- Soccer
- Trails
- Playground
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
J. Knox Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Canton, GA, in the Holly Springs neighborhood, and is served by the Cherokee County Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 909 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 63% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 45% are proficient in reading. J. Knox Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $584,463. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cherokee High School, Freedom Middle School, Liberty Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Canton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near J. Knox Elementary School.