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6.0 avg / 10

Daviess County School District

School District · Owensboro, Kentucky

Students: 11,005
Teachers (FTE): 678

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

23

13 elem, 3 mid, 7 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,767

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.2:1

How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#93 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

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 6.0/10, Daviess County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Sorgho Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.

In standardized testing, Daviess County students show an average math proficiency of 38.9% and ELA proficiency of 42.8%.

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 38.9%
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ELA Proficiency 42.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Daviess County with test data.

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 6.0/10. 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?

Sorgho Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Daviess County with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What are the test scores in Daviess County?

Across schools in Daviess County with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.8%. 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 6.0/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
38.9%
ELA Proficiency
42.8%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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