Daviess County Middle School

Daviess County Middle School serves 841 students in grades 6-8 in Owensboro, Kentucky, offering a solid educational foundation with a student-teacher ratio of 16.8:1 and 50 full-time equivalent teachers. The school has earned recognition as a strong performer, ranking #270 out of 1,288 schools statewide, placing it in the 79th percentile among Kentucky middle schools. Academically, the school demonstrates notable strengths with 56% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and Reading, while 51% reach proficiency in mathematics.

These performance levels reflect the school's commitment to helping students master essential skills during these crucial middle school years. The school draws from a diverse community where the median household income is $61,777 and about 25% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. With a poverty rate of 15.5% in the surrounding area, the school serves families from varied economic backgrounds, creating an inclusive learning environment where students from different circumstances come together.

Located on Fairview Drive in this small city setting, Daviess County Middle School operates within a community of over 41,000 residents, providing students with both the resources of an established school system and the close-knit feel of a smaller city environment.