Owensboro Independent School District
School District · Owensboro, Kentucky
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,080
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,080
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Evaluating Owensboro Independent?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Owensboro Independent as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Owensboro Innovation Middle School
Owensboro · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Newton Parrish Elementary School
Owensboro · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Foust Elementary School
Owensboro · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#72 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,080
+$2,094 vs Kentucky median
District size
4,970 students
Much larger than Kentucky median
The short answer
Owensboro Independent ranks #72 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Owensboro Independent's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Owensboro Innovation Middle School (8.7/10), Newton Parrish Elementary School (7.5/10), and Foust Elementary School (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.7/10 despite 59% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 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 Owensboro Independent schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Owensboro Independent
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Owensboro Innovation Middle School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Newton Parrish Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Foust Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Owensboro Middle School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Emerson Academy | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Owensboro High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Sutton Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Estes Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Cravens Elementary School | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Owensboro Independent
Owensboro Independent is a Owensboro, Kentucky school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 4,970 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. The district invests $16,080 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Owensboro Independent demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Owensboro Innovation Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Owensboro Independent students show an average math proficiency of 40.2% and ELA proficiency of 47.0%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Owensboro Independent, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Owensboro Independent with test data.
Schools in Owensboro Independent
10 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Owensboro
- Total Enrollment
- 4,970
- Teachers (FTE)
- 378
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Owensboro Independent?
Owensboro Independent has 10 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Owensboro Independent?
The average composite rating for Owensboro Independent is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Owensboro Independent?
Owensboro Independent spends $16,080 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Owensboro Independent?
The average student-teacher ratio in Owensboro Independent is 13.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Owensboro Independent?
Owensboro Innovation Middle School is the highest-rated school in Owensboro Independent with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Owensboro Independent?
Across schools in Owensboro Independent with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Owensboro Independent compare to other districts in Kentucky?
Owensboro Independent has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 10 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
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.0%
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Compare Owensboro Independent with neighboring districts in the state.
- Jefferson County (171)
- Fayette County (79)
- Kentucky Tech System (55)
- Warren County (34)
- Boone County (28)
- Hardin County (27)
- Bullitt County (25)
- Daviess County (24)
- Kenton County (22)
- Madison County (22)
- Oldham County (22)
- Pike County (20)
- Christian County (19)
- Laurel County (19)
- Hopkins County (18)
- Scott County (17)
- Franklin County (16)
- Knox County (15)
- Floyd County (14)
- Jessamine County (14)
- Mccracken County (14)
- Pulaski County (14)
- Shelby County (14)
- Henderson County (13)
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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