Daviess County High School is located in Owensboro, Kentucky, United States. It is one of the largest schools in the area, with roughly 1750 students. It is part of the Daviess County Public Schools system. Its sister school is Apollo High School.
Serving 1,750 students in grades 9-12, Daviess County High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,750 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Daviess County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Daviess County High School's student population of 1,750 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,750 students
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Daviess County High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daviess County High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#349 out of 1250 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
2%
11%
White
85%
71%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daviess County High School's ranking?
Daviess County High School is ranked #349 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Daviess County High School often compared to?
Daviess County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Apollo High School, Owensboro High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Daviess County High School?
The graduation rate of Daviess County High School is 99%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Daviess County High School?
1,750 students attend Daviess County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Daviess County High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Daviess County High School?
Daviess County High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Daviess County High School offer ?
Daviess County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Daviess County High School part of?
Daviess County High School is part of Daviess County School District.
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