6.1 avg / 10

Daviess County School District

School District · Owensboro, Kentucky

Last updated: July 2026

Students: 11,005

Teachers (FTE): 678

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

13 elem, 3 mid, 7 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,767

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.2:1

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

13 elem, 3 mid, 7 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,767

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.2:1

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Owensboro · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#97 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,767

$219 vs Kentucky median

District size

11,005 students

Much larger than Kentucky median

The short answer

Daviess County ranks #97 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Daviess County's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 18 schools. Its top-rated schools are Tamarack Elementary School (8.6/10), Daviess County Middle School (7.5/10), and Apollo High School (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds

Tamarack Elementary School

Rates 8.6/10 despite 67% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Daviess County schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Daviess County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (18 of 23). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Tamarack Elementary School	8.6 / 10	Elementary	+2.8	542
2	Daviess County Middle School	7.5 / 10	Middle	+1.4	841
3	Apollo High School	7.1 / 10	High	+1.0	1,350
4	Highland Elementary School	6.8 / 10	Elementary	+0.4	444
5	Country Heights Elementary School	6.7 / 10	Elementary	+0.2	467
6	Southern Oaks Elementary School	6.6 / 10	Elementary	+0.3	469
7	Daviess County High School	6.5 / 10	High	+0.0	1,694
8	F T Burns Elementary School	6.1 / 10	Elementary	+0.5	446
9	Whitesville Elementary School	6.0 / 10	Elementary	-0.3	371
10	F T Burns Middle School	5.9 / 10	Middle	+0.1	756

See all 23 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Daviess County

Daviess County is a Owensboro, Kentucky school district serving 23 schools. The district educates 11,005 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1. The district invests $13,767 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.1/10, Daviess County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Tamarack Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.

In standardized testing, Daviess County students show an average math proficiency of 47.4% and ELA proficiency of 52.9%.

The district includes 13 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 7 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Daviess County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 47.4%

School

State

N/A

ELA Proficiency 52.9%

School

State

N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Daviess County with test data.

Schools in Daviess County

23 schools

Elementary Schools 13

Tamarack Elementary School

542 8.6

Highland Elementary School

444 6.8

Country Heights Elementary School

467 6.7

Southern Oaks Elementary School

469 6.6

F T Burns Elementary School

446 6.1

Whitesville Elementary School

371 6.0

Audubon Elementary School

416 5.9

West Louisville Elementary School

331 5.7

Sorgho Elementary School

378 5.3

Deer Park Elementary School

491 5.1

Meadow Lands Elementary School

471 5.1

East View Elementary School

444 4.4

Valley Elementary School

25 —

Middle Schools 3

Daviess County Middle School

841 7.5

F T Burns Middle School

756 5.9

College View Middle School

789 5.2

High Schools 7

Apollo High School

1,350 7.1

Daviess County High School

1,694 6.5

Heritage Park High School

142 4.7

Owensboro Day Treatment

14 —

Valley High School

9 —

The Center for Academic Improvement

24 —

Virtual Academy

91 —

District Details

State: Kentucky
City: Owensboro
Total Enrollment: 11,005
Teachers (FTE): 678
Child Poverty Rate: 0.1%
Data Year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Daviess County?

Daviess County has 23 schools in total — 13 elementary, 3 middle, and 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Daviess County?

The average composite rating for Daviess County is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Daviess County?

Daviess County spends $13,767 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Daviess County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Daviess County is 16.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Daviess County?

Tamarack Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Daviess County with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What are the test scores in Daviess County?

Across schools in Daviess County with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Daviess County compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Daviess County has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 23 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 6.1/10
Math Proficiency: 47.4%
ELA Proficiency: 52.9%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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