Daviess County Middle School vs Estes Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daviess County Middle School
Owensboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
870 students
Estes Elementary School
Owensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
| Measure | Daviess County Middle School Owensboro, Kentucky | Estes Elementary School Owensboro, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #56 of 217 | #651 of 707 |
| National rank | #4705 of 15,369 | #39191 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 870 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 870 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.1% | 90.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 28% |
| city | Owensboro | Owensboro |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Daviess County Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 29.0).
- •Daviess County Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 28%).
- •Daviess County Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 38%).
- •Daviess County Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.1% vs 90.4%).
- •Estes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.7).
- •Daviess County Middle School is the larger school with 870 students compared with 492.
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 Middle School better than Estes Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Daviess County Middle School ranks higher (63.5 vs 29.0 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 Middle School and Estes Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Owensboro and Owensboro in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daviess County Middle School: 870. Estes Elementary School: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daviess County Middle School and Estes Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Daviess County Middle School is 56th of 217 and Estes Elementary School is 651st of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).