Best Schools in Owensboro, KY
Owensboro, KY has a total of 51 schools including 16 high schools, 8 middle schools and 24 elementary schools. A total of 24,212 students attend Owensboro, KY schools. On average, schools in Owensboro score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Owensboro underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Owensboro, KY
Owensboro, KY has 16 high schools with 9,009 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Owensboro score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Owensboro underperform expectations.
1. Daviess County High School
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Daviess County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1740 Students
2. Henderson County High School
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Henderson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1958 Students
3. Mclean County High School
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Mclean County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 413 Students
4. Owensboro High School
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Owensboro Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1334 Students
5. Apollo High School
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Daviess County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1440 Students
6. Owensboro Day Treatment
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Daviess County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 16 Students
7. The Center For Academic Improvement
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Daviess County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 22 Students
8. Emerson Academy
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Owensboro Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 90 Students
9. Warren Central High School
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Warren County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1021 Students
10. Heritage Park High School
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Daviess County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 170 Students
Best Middle Schools in Owensboro, KY
Owensboro, KY has 8 middle schools with 5,109 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Owensboro score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Owensboro don't meet expectations.
1. Daviess County Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Daviess County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 813 Students
2. Henderson County North Middle School
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Henderson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 720 Students
3. Owensboro Innovation Middle School
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Owensboro Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 311 Students
4. Mclean County Middle School
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Mclean County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 319 Students
5. College View Middle School
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Daviess County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 863 Students
6. F T Burns Middle School
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Daviess County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 710 Students
7. Owensboro Middle School
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Owensboro Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 807 Students
8. Henry F. Moss Middle School
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Warren County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 566 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Owensboro, KY
Owensboro, KY has 24 elementary schools with 10,094 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Owensboro score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Owensboro don't meet expectations.
1. Spottsville Elementary School
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Henderson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 547 Students
2. Calhoun Elementary School
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Mclean County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 310 Students
3. Highland Elementary School
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Daviess County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 474 Students
4. Newton Parrish Elementary School
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Owensboro Independent • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 561 Students
5. Country Heights Elementary School
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Daviess County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 472 Students
6. Southern Oaks Elementary School
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Daviess County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 465 Students
7. Tamarack Elementary School
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Daviess County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 556 Students
8. West Louisville Elementary School
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Daviess County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 331 Students
9. Deer Park Elementary School
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Daviess County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 480 Students
10. Sutton Elementary School
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Owensboro Independent • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 561 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Owensboro, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Owensboro, KY has a total population of 83,897 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Owensboro, 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 Owensboro, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Owensboro, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Owensboro, KY.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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