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

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Daviess County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1740 Students

2. Henderson County High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Henderson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1958 Students

3. Mclean County High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mclean County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 413 Students

4. Owensboro High School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Owensboro Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1334 Students

5. Apollo High School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Daviess County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1440 Students

6. Owensboro Day Treatment

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Daviess County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 16 Students

7. The Center For Academic Improvement

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Daviess County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 22 Students

8. Emerson Academy

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Owensboro Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 90 Students

9. Warren Central High School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Warren County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1021 Students

10. Heritage Park High School

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Daviess County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 813 Students

2. Henderson County North Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Henderson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 720 Students

3. Owensboro Innovation Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Owensboro Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 311 Students

4. Mclean County Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mclean County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 319 Students

5. College View Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Daviess County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 863 Students

6. F T Burns Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Daviess County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 710 Students

7. Owensboro Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Owensboro Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 807 Students

8. Henry F. Moss Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Henderson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 547 Students

2. Calhoun Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mclean County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 310 Students

3. Highland Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Daviess County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 474 Students

4. Newton Parrish Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Owensboro Independent • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 561 Students

5. Country Heights Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Daviess County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 472 Students

6. Southern Oaks Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Daviess County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 465 Students

7. Tamarack Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Daviess County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 556 Students

8. West Louisville Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Daviess County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 331 Students

9. Deer Park Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Daviess County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 480 Students

10. Sutton Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

24,212

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

26%

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

C-

20.65 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.23 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

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

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,068 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

55 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Owensboro, KY Internet Health Assessment.

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