Best Dawson Springs Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 270 students in Dawson Springs, KY.
The top-ranked public high school in Dawson Springs, KY is 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Dawson Springs have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Dawson Springs, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Dawson Springs, KY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
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
Alternative School
317 Eli Street
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-3811
Gr: PK-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Dawson Springs, Kentucky

Dawson Springs, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
317 Eli St
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-2991
Gr: 5-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
317 Eli Street
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-3811
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Dawson Springs, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Dawson Springs, KY include Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dawson Springs?
2 public high schools are located in Dawson Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Dawson Springs?
Dawson Springs public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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