Daviess County

Daviess County serves 12,011 students across 24 schools in a suburban Kentucky setting, with enrollment growing 6.5% from the prior year. The district operates 13 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 7 high schools with a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1 across 784 teachers.

Academic performance shows mixed results relative to state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 44.0%, slightly above Kentucky's 42.2% average, while reading proficiency of 51.0% exceeds the state average of 48.2%. The graduation rate of 94.2% falls 1.3 percentage points below the state average of 95.5%, though the 1.0% dropout rate remains low. Chronic absenteeism is notable at 20.9%.

Daviess County's student population reflects significant economic challenges, with 58.3% of students classified as economically disadvantaged. The district serves 8.6% English learners and 16.7% students with disabilities. Racial composition is predominantly White at 76.0%, with Hispanic students representing 9.0%, Asian students 4.8%, and Black students 4.2%.

Financial resources present constraints. Per-pupil spending of $16,389 is substantially below the state average of $18,884. The $147.9 million total budget relies on state funding for 51.7% of revenue, local sources for 35.9%, and federal funding for 12.5%, indicating moderate local tax capacity relative to state support needs.