Daviess County High School

4255 New Hartford Road
Owensboro, KY 42303
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 1,740 students in grades 9-12, Daviess County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,740 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in KY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Daviess County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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School Overview

Daviess County High School's student population of 1,740 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,740 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Daviess County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daviess County High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#384 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Daviess County High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Daviess County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Daviess County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Daviess County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
9%
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Black
2%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Daviess County High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
86%
73%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Daviess County High School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
97%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Daviess County High School and public school graduation rate of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Daviess County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Daviess County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Daviess County High School's ranking?
Daviess County High School is ranked #384 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Daviess County High School often compared to?
Daviess County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Apollo High School, Owensboro High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Daviess County High School?
The graduation rate of Daviess County High School is 97%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Daviess County High School?
1,740 students attend Daviess County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Daviess County High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daviess County High School?
Daviess County High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Daviess County High School offer ?
Daviess County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Daviess County High School part of?
Daviess County High School is part of Daviess County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,740 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 97% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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