Enrollment
1,750
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210147000297
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 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 50/100 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
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
90.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Daviess County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Daviess County High School
Daviess County High School is a large high school in Owensboro, Kentucky, enrolling 1,750 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.4:1 is larger than about 91% of Kentucky schools and 28% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 37.9% free-meal eligibility runs 36% below the Kentucky average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,750 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 48 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #20.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 438 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 364 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,750 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Owensboro's high schools, it stands alongside Owensboro High School (1,342 students): Daviess County High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.4:1 vs 15.4:1).
Daviess County also operates Apollo High School (1,265 students) and Daviess County Middle School (870 students) alongside Daviess County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Daviess County High School compares
Daviess County High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,546
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Daviess County, which includes Daviess County High School.
$12,546
Per student
-5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 47.6%
Federal 17.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,750 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.4:1)
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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.
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 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Daviess County High School a good school?
Daviess County High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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