For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,585 students in Daviess County, IN (there are 18 private schools, serving 1,509 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in Daviess County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Daviess County, IN are Barr Reeve Middle/high School, Barr Reeve Elementary School and Veale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Daviess County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Daviess County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Daviess County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barr Reeve Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
627 N 3rd St
Montgomery, IN 47558
(812) 486-3265
Montgomery, IN 47558
(812) 486-3265
Grades: 6-12
| 490 students
Rank: #22.
Barr Reeve Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
627 N 3rd St
Montgomery, IN 47558
(812) 486-3224
Montgomery, IN 47558
(812) 486-3224
Grades: K-5
| 526 students
Rank: #33.
Veale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
326 E 450 S
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-3968
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-3968
Grades: K-4
| 89 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Ne 6th St
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8363
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8363
Grades: 5-6
| 361 students
Rank: #55.
North Daviess Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5494 E Sr 58
Elnora, IN 47529
(812) 636-8000
Elnora, IN 47529
(812) 636-8000
Grades: 7-12
| 471 students
Rank: #66.
North Daviess Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5498 E Sr 58
Elnora, IN 47529
(812) 636-8000
Elnora, IN 47529
(812) 636-8000
Grades: K-6
| 637 students
Rank: #77.
Washington Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 Ne 6th St
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-2682
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-2682
Grades: 7-8
| 416 students
Rank: #88.
Washington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
608 E Walnut St
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-3860
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-3860
Grades: 9-12
| 780 students
Rank: #99.
Washington Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
803 E National Hwy
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8360
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8360
Grades: PK-1
| 370 students
Rank: #1010.
Washington Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Nw 11th St
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8366
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8366
Grades: 2-4
| 445 students
Daviess County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
298 N 3rd St
Montgomery, IN 47558
(812) 486-3235
Montgomery, IN 47558
(812) 486-3235
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Daviess County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Daviess County, IN include Barr Reeve Middle/high School, Barr Reeve Elementary School and Veale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Daviess County?
10 public schools are located in Daviess County.
What percentage of students in Daviess County go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in Daviess County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Daviess County?
Daviess County public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Daviess County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Daviess County include: Barr Reeve Middle/high School vs. North Daviess Jr-sr High School, Washington Intermediate vs. Washington Primary, North Daviess Jr-sr High School vs. Washington High School
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