Serving 841 students in grades 6-8, Daviess County Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 841 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Daviess County Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Daviess County Middle School's student population of 841 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
841 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Rankings
Daviess County Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daviess County Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#199 out of 1267 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
2%
11%
White
84%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daviess County Middle School's ranking?
Daviess County Middle School is ranked #199 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Daviess County Middle School often compared to?
Daviess County Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like F T Burns Middle School, College View Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Daviess County Middle School?
841 students attend Daviess County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Daviess County Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daviess County Middle School?
Daviess County Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Daviess County Middle School offer ?
Daviess County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Daviess County Middle School part of?
Daviess County Middle School is part of Daviess County School District.
School Reviews
5 12/26/2017
i am in my 6th year and this school is very welcoming. i am enjoying it so much!
5 8/1/2015
This is by far the best school in Kentucky. It is 2015 and I'am going to be in my last year at this school and I am truly going to miss all the wonderful teachers next year when I go to the high school.
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