Best Dawson Springs Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 583 students in Dawson Springs, KY.

The top-ranked public schools in Dawson Springs, KY are Dawson Springs Elementary School and Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Dawson Springs, KY public schools have an score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Dawson Springs have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.

Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Dawson Springs, KY (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Dawson Springs Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
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317 Eli St
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-3811

Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #22.

Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
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317 Eli St
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-2957

Gr: 6-12 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: n/an/a

Dsisd Virtual Academy

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317 Eli Street
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-3811

Gr: PK-12

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Dawson Springs, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Dawson Springs Middle School (Closed 2008)

317 Eli St
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-2991

Gr: 5-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Dawson Springs Pre-school (Closed 2023)

317 Eli Street
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-3811

Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Dawson Springs, KY?

The top-ranked public schools in Dawson Springs, KY include Dawson Springs Elementary School and Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School.

How many public schools are located in Dawson Springs?

3 public schools are located in Dawson Springs.

What is the racial composition of students in Dawson Springs?

Dawson Springs public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).