Serving 247 students in grades 7-12, Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School's student population of 247 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#730 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
11%
White
94%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School is ranked #730 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Dawson Springs Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Browning Springs Middle School, James Madison Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School?
247 students attend Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School?
Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School offer ?
Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School part of?
Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School is part of Dawson Springs Independent School District.
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