For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 267 students in Dawson Springs, KY.
The top ranked public high school in Dawson Springs, KY is Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dawson Springs, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Dawson Springs have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Dawson Springs, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 27% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Dawson Springs, KY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
317 Eli St
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-2957
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-2957
Grades: 6-12
| 267 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dsisd Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
317 Eli Street
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-3811
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-3811
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Dawson Springs, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
317 Eli St
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-2991
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-2991
Grades: 5-8
| 212 students
317 Eli Street
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-3811
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-3811
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dawson Springs, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Dawson Springs, KY include Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dawson Springs?
2 public high schools are located in Dawson Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Dawson Springs?
Dawson Springs public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 27% (majority Black).
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