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Best Schools in Dawson Springs, KY
Dawson Springs, KY has 15 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 6,994 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Dawson Springs exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dawson Springs, KY
The top high schools in Dawson Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Caldwell County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 544 Students
2. Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dawson Springs Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 267 Students
3. Christian County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christian County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1187 Students
4. Hopkins County Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hopkins County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 774 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dawson Springs, KY
The top middle schools in Dawson Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Caldwell County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 421 Students
2. South Hopkins Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hopkins County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 365 Students
3. Christian County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christian County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 650 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dawson Springs, KY
The top elementary schools in Dawson Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crofton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christian County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 409 Students
2. Caldwell County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 403 Students
3. Southside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hopkins County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 382 Students
4. Sinking Fork Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christian County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 414 Students
5. West Hopkins School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hopkins County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 343 Students
6. Dawson Springs Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dawson Springs Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 267 Students
7. Caldwell County Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 523 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dawson Springs, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dawson Springs, KY has a total population of 4,783 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 7% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dawson Springs, KY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dawson Springs, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.52 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dawson Springs, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dawson Springs, KY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Dawson Springs, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dawson Springs, KY
How many schools are in Dawson Springs, KY?
Dawson Springs, KY has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,994 students in total.
How do schools in Dawson Springs perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Dawson Springs score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Dawson Springs exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dawson Springs?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 27%
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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Dawson Springs
1 of 1 schools in Dawson Springs carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Dawson Springs. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.