Is Dawson Springs Junior/Senior High School a good school?

Dawson Springs Junior/Senior High School ranks 42 nd of 276 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Dawson Springs Junior/Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 267 students attended Dawson Springs Junior/Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Dawson Springs Junior/Senior High School?

Students at Dawson Springs Junior/Senior High School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Dawson Springs Junior/Senior High School?

Dawson Springs Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Dawson Springs Elementary

Dawson Springs Junior/Senior High School in Dawson Springs KY

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Dawson Springs Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dawson Springs Junior/Senior High School 195^th of 327 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Dawson Springs Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Dawson Springs Junior/Senior High School 42^nd of 276 Kentucky public high schools. (See Dawson Springs Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Dawson Springs Independent:

SchoolDigger ranks Dawson Springs Independent 76^th of 160 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Dawson Springs Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2010	63.82	104^th	299	65.2%
2011	70.77	80^th	304	73.7%
2012	74.51	53^rd	319	83.4%
2013	54.52	140^th	335	58.2%
2014	35.50	245^th	335	26.9%
2015	45.14	190^th	337	43.6%
2016	59.19	127^th	331	61.6%
2017	44.08	195^th	330	40.9%
2018	34.59	238^th	322	26.1%
2019	28.84	264^th	335	21.2%
2022	38.57	198^th	320	38.1%
2023	38.89	195^th	327	40.4%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dawson Springs Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	36.49	191^st	285	33.0%
2019	38.93	200^th	303	34.0%
2022	37.62	193^rd	310	37.7%
2023	55.58	121^st	309	60.8%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Dawson Springs Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	32.50	226^th	290	22.1%
2019	32.30	229^th	299	23.4%
2022	26.04	240^th	299	19.7%
2023	46.74	148^th	295	49.8%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Dawson Springs Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	28.92	234^th	293	20.1%
2019	25.08	254^th	303	16.2%
2022	62.12	86^th	304	71.7%
2023	28.04	230^th	307	25.1%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Dawson Springs Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	29.64	230^th	314	26.8%
2023	32.72	219^th	320	31.6%

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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Dawson Springs Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Dawson Springs Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2010	51.09	100^th	223	55.2%
2011	54.33	91^st	226	59.7%
2012	45.50	118^th	229	48.5%
2013	61.02	99^th	291	66.0%
2014	67.53	73^rd	290	74.8%
2015	76.48	51^st	295	82.7%
2016	76.59	43^rd	288	85.1%
2017	81.71	27^th	287	90.6%
2018	78.15	42^nd	271	84.5%
2019	86.31	20^th	285	93.0%
2021	68.11	50^th	267	81.3%
2022	87.15	15^th	271	94.5%
2023	74.40	42^nd	276	84.8%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Dawson Springs Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	89.66	11^th	226	95.1%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dawson Springs Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	93.74	8^th	232	96.6%
2019	91.52	7^th	254	97.2%
2021	40.73	139^th	234	40.6%
2022	94.31	4^th	266	98.5%
2023	82.52	19^th	272	93.0%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Dawson Springs Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	83.26	24^th	234	89.7%
2019	70.99	47^th	249	81.1%
2021	48.75	104^th	236	55.9%
2022	88.57	13^th	252	94.8%
2023	82.82	20^th	253	92.1%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Dawson Springs Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	72.27	47^th	237	80.2%
2019	96.71	2^nd	251	99.2%
2021	67.88	40^th	238	83.2%
2022	78.95	25^th	257	90.3%
2023	67.59	54^th	259	79.2%

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Rank History for high school White students at Dawson Springs Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	91.47	8^th	219	96.3%
2021	52.27	73^rd	203	64.0%
2022	84.02	23^rd	260	91.2%
2023	64.13	68^th	264	74.2%

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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dawson Springs Junior/Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	312	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	5	318
2009	289	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	10	300
2010	287	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	9	298
2011	300	0	1	3	0	10	0	314
2012	308	0	0	3	0	6	0	317
2013	286	0	2	0	0	10	0	298
2014	269	1	1	4	0	4	0	279
2015	293	1	1	4	0	5	0	304
2016	296	1	1	3	0	2	0	303
2017	296	1	1	3	0	5	0	306
2018	301	0	1	2	2	5	0	311
2019	264	0	0	7	3	5	0	279
2020	258	1	0	4	0	5	0	268
2021	253	2	0	5	0	5	0	265
2022	232	2	0	6	0	7	0	247
2023	252	1	1	7	0	6	0	267

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dawson Springs Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	318	20.8	15.3	53.4
2009	300	21.9	13.7	43.1
2010	298	16.1	18.5	63.7
2011	314	21.2	14.8	58
2012	317	21.4	14.7	56.5
2013	298	21.2	14.0	62.4
2014	279	20.6	13.5	60.2
2015	304	21.0	14.4	58.2
2016	303	21.0	14.4	62.7
2017	306	20.6	14.7	59.2
2018	311	20.3	15.2	64.6
2019	279	21.0	13.2	69.5
2020	268	20.8	12.8	63.4
2021	265	20.6	12.8	60
2022	247	19.6	12.5	64.4
2023	267	20.7	12.8	63.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dawson Springs Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	318	20.8	15.3	53.4
2009	300	21.9	13.7	43.1
2010	298	16.1	18.5	63.7
2011	314	21.2	14.8	58
2012	317	21.4	14.7	56.5
2013	298	21.2	14.0	62.4
2014	279	20.6	13.5	60.2
2015	304	21.0	14.4	58.2
2016	303	21.0	14.4	62.7
2017	306	20.6	14.7	59.2
2018	311	20.3	15.2	64.6
2019	279	21.0	13.2	69.5
2020	268	20.8	12.8	63.4
2021	265	20.6	12.8	60
2022	247	19.6	12.5	64.4
2023	267	20.7	12.8	63.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dawson Springs Junior/Senior High School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$365 (3.1%)	$208 (1.8%)	$572 (4.9%)	$8,711 (74.0%)	$1,573 (13.4%)	$10,284 (87.4%)	$11,771
2019	$392 (3.1%)	$205 (1.6%)	$596 (4.6%)	$9,555 (74.4%)	$1,729 (13.5%)	$11,284 (87.9%)	$12,837

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Impact of COVID-19 on Dawson Springs Junior/Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 264^th of 335 Middle schools	Ranks 195^th of 327 Middle schools	19.2%
Ranks 20^th of 285 High schools	Ranks 42^nd of 276 High schools	8.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English (Dawson Springs Junior/Senior High School)	64.1	55	9.1%
11th Grade English (Dawson Springs Independent)	64.1	55	9.1%
11th Grade English (Kentucky)	49.1	47	2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Dawson Springs Junior/Senior High School)	51.3	26	25.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Dawson Springs Independent)	51.3	26	25.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)	36.4	33	3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Dawson Springs Junior/Senior High School)	53.8	39	14.8%
11th Grade Reading (Dawson Springs Independent)	53.8	39	14.8%
11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)	46	44	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	279	267	4.3%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	7	7
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	264	252	4.5%
Two or More Races	5	6	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.5%	63.7%	5.9%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				KSA Mathematics (2023)				KSA Reading (2023)				KSA Science (2023)		KSA Writing (2023)		KSA Social Studies (2023)		KSA Editing and Mechanics (2023)		ACT English (2023)	ACT Mathematics (2023)	ACT Reading (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Science 7th Grade	KSA Science 11th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Reading 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Dawson Springs Junior/Senior High School	Public	6-12	317 Eli St	Dawson Springs	42408	Hopkins County	Dawson Springs Independent	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(270) 797-2957	267	21	12.8	63.7%	252 (94.4%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	74.4	42^nd of 276 public high schools	84.8%		87.1	15^th of 271 public high schools	94.5%	27	39.0	33.0	27.0	75.0	51.0	35.0	44.0	59.0	15.0		37.0	70.0	27.0	43.0	61.0	53.0	55.0	26.0	39.0	$12,837	$392	$205	$596	$9,555	$1,729	$11,284
Caldwell County High School	Public	9-12	350 Beckner Ln	Princeton	42445	Caldwell County	Caldwell County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(270) 365-8010	544	31	17.6	43.4%	468 (86.0%)	36 (6.6%)	12 (2.2%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.4%)	61.6	84^th of 276 public high schools	69.6%		66.6	62^nd of 271 public high schools	77.1%	22				41.0				43.0				62.0		39.0		41.0	54.0	34.0	42.0	$14,492	$295	$62	$357	$8,978	$2,487	$11,465
Caldwell County Area Technology Center	Public	8-12	130 Vocational School Rd	Princeton	42445	Caldwell County	Kentucky Technical System	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(270) 365-5563	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hopkins County Central High School	Public	9-12	6625 Hopkinsville Rd	Madisonville	42431	Hopkins County	Hopkins County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(270) 825-6133	774	56	13.9	57.6%	628 (81.1%)	44 (5.7%)	40 (5.2%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (7.4%)	36.5	177^th of 276 public high schools	35.9%		22.1	216^th of 271 public high schools	20.3%	39				31.0				36.0				28.0		33.0		44.0	41.0	23.0	35.0	$13,154	$464	$211	$676	$9,765	$1,742	$11,504
Hopkins County Day Treatment	Public	6-12	110 Sugg Street	Madisonville	42431	Hopkins County	Hopkins County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(270) 825-6059	18	4	5.1	72.2%	15 (83.3%)	1 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.1%)								(n/a)
Hopkins County Career & Technology Center	Public	9-12	1775 Patriot Drive	Madisonville	42431	Hopkins County	Hopkins County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(270) 825-8998	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Madisonville North Hopkins High School	Public	9-12	4515 Hanson Rd	Madisonville	42431	Hopkins County	Hopkins County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(270) 825-6017	1,189	70	16.9	45.6%	895 (75.3%)	143 (12.0%)	53 (4.5%)	9 (0.8%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	84 (7.1%)	62.5	80^th of 276 public high schools	71.0%		74.7	39^th of 271 public high schools	85.6%	41				31.0				49.0		12.0		42.0		45.0		60.0	54.0	35.0	53.0	$12,107	$413	$142	$555	$9,028	$1,573	$10,599

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