A+
Excellent
94/100

Daviess County High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 4255 New Hartford Road, Owensboro, KY 42303
Overall
A+
94/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 52% · Math 44% proficient · 82nd percentile in Kentucky
Graduation
A+
99% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Kentucky schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

94
Repit Score
out of 100
1,694
Students
enrolled
18.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%82/100reading 81st percentile, math 84th percentile among Kentucky high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%98/10099% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%67/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 34% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Kentucky schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +10 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kentucky. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency52% (+1 pts vs. state avg 51%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency44% (+2 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate99% (+14 pts vs. state avg 85%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kentucky state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White54%45%reading +2 pts, math +5 pts73rd percentile (list)
Low-income37%27%reading +1 pts, math +3 pts63rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4255 New Hartford Road
City Owensboro
ZIP Code 42303
District 2101470
NCES School ID 210147000297
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 42303

Understanding the community around Daviess County High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $61,777
Per Capita Income $35,227
Poverty Rate 11.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 28.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.0%
High School or Higher 90.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $165,600
Median Rent $921
Owner-Occupied 65.8%
Renter-Occupied 34.2%
View full data for ZIP 42303 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Daviess County High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 84.3%
Hispanic/Latino 6.3%
Asian 3.5%
Black 2.4%
Two or More Races 3.3%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,694
Teachers (FTE) 90.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Daviess County High School?
Daviess County High School has a Repit School Score of 94 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Daviess County High School?
Daviess County High School has 1,694 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.8:1.
What grades does Daviess County High School serve?
Daviess County High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Daviess County High School receive per student?
Daviess County High School receives $16,199 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Daviess County High School in 42303 ▼
Avg Home Value
$219,888
Avg Monthly Rent
$953
1-Year Change
+4.6%
% Renters
34.2%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026