Daviess County High School vs Highland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daviess County High School
Owensboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,750 students
Highland Elementary School
Owensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students
| Measure | Daviess County High School Owensboro, Kentucky | Highland Elementary School Owensboro, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #58 of 214 | #134 of 707 |
| National rank | #9183 of 16,910 | #14035 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,750 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 1,750 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.1% | 43.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 62% |
| city | Owensboro | Owensboro |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.1 vs 47.0).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 44%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 52%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.2% vs 47.1%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 20.6).
- •Daviess County High School is the larger school with 1,750 students compared with 440.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Daviess County High School better than Highland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Elementary School ranks higher (66.1 vs 47.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Daviess County High School and Highland Elementary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Owensboro and Owensboro in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daviess County High School: 1,750. Highland Elementary School: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daviess County High School and Highland Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Daviess County High School is 58th of 214 and Highland Elementary School is 134th of 707 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).