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Daviess County

Kentucky · Public School District
23
Schools
11,094
Students
$16,199
Per-Pupil Spend
+13% nat'l
55.6%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
94.3%
Graduation Rate
+7.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Daviess County is a public school district in Kentucky serving 11,094 students across 23 schools. It includes 13 elementary, 3 middle, 6 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.3% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,199 is above average for a US public school district. 56% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (23)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
College View Middle School06–08863
Daviess County Middle School06–08813
F T Burns Middle School06–08710
High Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Apollo High School09–121,440
Daviess County High School09–121,740
Heritage Park High School09–12170
Owensboro Day Treatment07–1216
The Center for Academic Improvement06–1222
Valley High School09–123
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Kentucky TECH - Daviess County CampusUG–UG0
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,199+13% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
35%
State
47.6%
Local (property tax)
35.1%
Federal
17.3%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (35%), with notable federal support (17%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
23
Schools
11,094
Students
56%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.3%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateKentucky →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.3% graduation rate — 7.8 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 23 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Daviess County?
Daviess County has 23 public schools, serving a total of 11,094 students.
What is the graduation rate for Daviess County?
The graduation rate is 94.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Daviess County spend per student?
Daviess County spends $16,199 per pupil — 13% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Daviess County?
56% of students in Daviess County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Daviess County?
No, Daviess County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Daviess County serve?
Daviess County serves grades PK through UG, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Daviess County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Daviess County is 43/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.