Daviess County High School vs Owensboro High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 4.0 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
Owensboro High School
Owensboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,342 students
| Measure | Daviess County High School Owensboro, Kentucky | Owensboro High School Owensboro, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #58 of 214 | #130 of 214 |
| National rank | #9183 of 16,910 | #11672 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,750 | 1,342 |
| Enrollment | 1,750 | 1,342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.1% | 62.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 33% |
| city | Owensboro | Owensboro |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Daviess County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 37.2).
- •Daviess County High School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 33%).
- •Daviess County High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Daviess County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.1% vs 62.5%).
- •Owensboro High School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 20.6).
- •Daviess County High School is the larger school with 1,750 students compared with 1,342.
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 Owensboro High School?
On the Success Index (US), Daviess County High School ranks higher (47.0 vs 37.2 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 Owensboro High School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Owensboro and Owensboro in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daviess County High School: 1,750. Owensboro High School: 1,342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daviess County High School and Owensboro High School rank in Kentucky?
Daviess County High School is 58th of 214 and Owensboro High School is 130th of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).