For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 4,742 students in Owensboro, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Owensboro, KY are Owensboro Day Treatment, Owensboro Innovation Academy and Daviess County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Owensboro, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Owensboro have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Owensboro, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Daviess County High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Owensboro, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Owensboro Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3108 Fairview Drive
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 687-7247
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 687-7247
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Owensboro Innovation Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2631 S Griffith Avenue
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1000
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #33.
Daviess County High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4255 New Hartford Road
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 852-7300
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 852-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,694 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Apollo High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2280 Tamarack Road
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7100
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,350 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Emerson Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1335 W 11th Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1087
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1087
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Owensboro High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Frederica St
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1110
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1110
Gr: 9-12 | 1,329 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Heritage Park High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3361 Buckland Square
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7200
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
The Center For Academic Improvement
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3361 Buckland Square
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7200
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7200
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Virtual Academy
Alternative School
1622 Southeastern Parkway
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 852-7000
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 852-7000
Gr: 6-12 | 91 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Owensboro, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Collegiate High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1501 Frederica St
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 686-4400
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 686-4400
Gr: 9-12
2631 South Griffith Ave
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1128
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1128
Gr: 5-6
Valley Elementary School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1000 Industrial Drive
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 689-6773
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 689-6773
Gr: K-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Valley High School (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
1000 Industrial Dr.
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 689-6773
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 689-6773
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
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What are the top-ranked public high schools in Owensboro, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Owensboro, KY include Owensboro Day Treatment, Owensboro Innovation Academy and Daviess County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Owensboro?
9 public high schools are located in Owensboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Owensboro?
Owensboro public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Owensboro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Owensboro include: Apollo High School vs. Daviess County High School, Daviess County High School vs. Apollo High School, Owensboro High School vs. Daviess County High School
