Daviess County High School vs Newton Parrish Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.9 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
Newton Parrish Elementary School
Owensboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
545 students
| Measure | Daviess County High School Owensboro, Kentucky | Newton Parrish Elementary School Owensboro, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #58 of 214 | #236 of 707 |
| National rank | #9183 of 16,910 | #18347 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,750 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 1,750 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.1% | 66.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 60% |
| city | Owensboro | Owensboro |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newton Parrish Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 47.0).
- •Newton Parrish Elementary School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 44%).
- •Newton Parrish Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 52%).
- •Daviess County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.1% vs 66.4%).
- •Newton Parrish Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 20.6).
- •Daviess County High School is the larger school with 1,750 students compared with 545.
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 Newton Parrish Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Newton Parrish Elementary School ranks higher (59.8 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 Newton Parrish Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Owensboro and Owensboro in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daviess County High School: 1,750. Newton Parrish Elementary School: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daviess County High School and Newton Parrish Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Daviess County High School is 58th of 214 and Newton Parrish Elementary School is 236th of 707 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).