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6.4 avg / 10

Dawson Springs Independent School District

School District · Dawson Springs, Kentucky

Students: 583
Teachers (FTE): 42

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,511

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.9:1

How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#66 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.2

above Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,511

+$525 vs Kentucky median

District size

583 students

Smaller than Kentucky median

About Dawson Springs Independent

Dawson Springs Independent is a Dawson Springs, Kentucky school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 583 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. The district invests $14,511 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.4/10, Dawson Springs Independent demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Dawson Springs Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.

In standardized testing, Dawson Springs Independent students show an average math proficiency of 30.3% and ELA proficiency of 38.7%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Dawson Springs Independent, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 30.3%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 38.7%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Dawson Springs Independent with test data.

Schools in Dawson Springs Independent

2 schools

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Dawson Springs
Total Enrollment
583
Teachers (FTE)
42
Child Poverty Rate
0.5%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Dawson Springs Independent?

Dawson Springs Independent has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Dawson Springs Independent?

The average composite rating for Dawson Springs Independent is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Dawson Springs Independent?

Dawson Springs Independent spends $14,511 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Dawson Springs Independent?

The average student-teacher ratio in Dawson Springs Independent is 13.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Dawson Springs Independent?

Dawson Springs Elementary is the highest-rated school in Dawson Springs Independent with a composite score of 7.1/10.

What are the test scores in Dawson Springs Independent?

Across schools in Dawson Springs Independent with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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
6.4/10
Math Proficiency
30.3%
ELA Proficiency
38.7%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

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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