Total enrollment
4,753
+87 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
Daviess County
Indiana · Public K-12
Daviess County reports 10 public K-12 schools to NCES, against a population of 33,658, with an average school size of 475 students. By grade band, the county runs 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
7-year change in Daviess County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
10
-1 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
77%
was 82%
% Hispanic
15%
was 13%
% Black
6%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
10
3 districts
Enrollment
4,753
NCES CCD
Median income
$68,503
Below Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
45.3%
Below Indiana avg
Elementary
5
2,233 students
Middle
2
707 students
High
3
1,813 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Washington Community Schools
2,639 students · 3 districts in Daviess County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Daviess County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
16.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.5%
civilian labor
Median age
35
29.8% under 18
Test scores in Daviess County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 8 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Washington Intermediate· 15.4%
- Washington Upper Elementary· 22.4%
- Washington Junior High School· 32.1%
- Barr Reeve Middle/High School· 41.6%
- North Daviess Jr-Sr High School· 41.8%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High School | Washington | High | 09-12 | 827 | · |
| North Daviess Elementary School | Elnora | Elementary | KG-06 | 621 | · |
| Washington Intermediate | Washington | Elementary | 02-04 | 536 | · |
| Barr Reeve Middle/High School | Montgomery | High | 06-12 | 522 | · |
| Barr Reeve Elementary School | Montgomery | Elementary | KG-05 | 507 | · |
| Washington Primary | Washington | Elementary | PK-01 | 488 | · |
| North Daviess Jr-Sr High School | Elnora | High | 07-12 | 464 | · |
| Washington Junior High School | Washington | Middle | 07-08 | 357 | · |
| Washington Upper Elementary | Washington | Middle | 05-06 | 350 | · |
| Veale Elementary School | Washington | Elementary | KG-04 | 81 | · |
Cities in Daviess County
About Daviess County
Across the low-population Indiana county of Daviess County of about 33,658 residents, the public-school footprint covers 10 schools and about 4,753 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $68,503, about 17% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
On the school-mix side, Daviess County comprises 5 elementary schools (2,233 students), 2 middle schools (707), and 3 high schools (1,813).
The largest single district in Daviess County is Washington Community Schools, which alone enrolls about 2,639 students.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 4,666 students in SY 2017-18 versus 4,753 in SY 2024-25. Daviess County now counts 10 public schools, down from 11 in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 82% to 77%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Daviess County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
Daviess County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data