- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Owensboro, KY
Daviess County High School
Federal NCES profile for Daviess County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210147000297
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daviess County High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in Owensboro · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Daviess County High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daviess County High School ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Owensboro, KY.
School address
District: Daviess County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210147000297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Daviess County High School held near 1,694 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 90.5 → 90.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-46 students YoY 210147000297 · Owensboro, KY High · MID · TRAD
1,750 enr · 19.4:1 · 37.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Apollo High School (1,265 students)
Daviess County High School held near 1,694 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 90.5 → 90.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Daviess County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Daviess County High School
1,750 students
- Apollo High Sc
Apollo High School
1,265 students
- Daviess County
Daviess County Middle School
870 students
- College View M
College View Middle School
821 students
- F T Burns Midd
F T Burns Middle School
757 students
- Tamarack Eleme 564
Tamarack Elementary School
564 students
What this shows Daviess County High School reports 1,750 students on the CCD universe file.
How Daviess County High School compares
Daviess County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 36% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,750 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,750
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,767
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
260
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, Daviess County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Daviess County reports $13,767 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Daviess County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Daviess County Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| College View Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| F T Burns Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tamarack Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daviess County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Owensboro
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Owensboro High School
Standard public school
1,342 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Apollo High School
Standard public school
1,265 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Heritage Park High School
Alternative education program
140 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Emerson Academy
Alternative education program
104 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Valley High School
Alternative education program
16 students 16:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,750 students)
Frequently asked questions about Daviess County High School
How many students attend Daviess County High School?
Daviess County High School has 1,750 students enrolled. It is a high school in Owensboro, KY. CCD year-over-year: 1,740 (2022-23) → 1,694 (2023-24), nearly flat (-46).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daviess County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Daviess County High School is 19.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Daviess County High School?
37.9% of students at Daviess County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Daviess County High School?
The largest demographic group at Daviess County High School is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Owensboro, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daviess County High School?
Daviess County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Daviess County High School rank among high schools in Owensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Daviess County High School ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Owensboro, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Owensboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Daviess County?
Besides Daviess County High School, Daviess County also operates Apollo High School (1,265 students), Daviess County Middle School (870 students), and College View Middle School (821 students). See the Daviess County district page for the complete list.