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James Madison Middle School vs. Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School

Should you attend James Madison Middle School or Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
James Madison Middle School
510 Brown Rd
Madisonville, KY 42431
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School
317 Eli St
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 483 students in grades 6-8, James Madison Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Serving 270 students in grades 6-12, Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Total Students
483 students
270 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at James Madison Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at James Madison Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at James Madison Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at James Madison Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hopkins County School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dawson Springs Independent School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#406 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
#674 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of James Madison Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Top 30% in KY)
40-44%
(Top 50% in KY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James Madison Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hopkins County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dawson Springs Independent School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Top 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James Madison Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hopkins County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dawson Springs Independent School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Top 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Top 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James Madison Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hopkins County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dawson Springs Independent School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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≥90%
(Bottom 50% in KY)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Dawson Springs Independent School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of James Madison Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
140
36
Grade 7 Students
183
47
Grade 8 Students
160
44
Grade 9 Students
-
39
Grade 10 Students
-
34
Grade 11 Students
-
41
Grade 12 Students
-
29

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at James Madison Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hopkins County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% Hispanic
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at James Madison Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hopkins County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dawson Springs Independent School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
10%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at James Madison Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hopkins County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dawson Springs Independent School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
79%
94%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at James Madison Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hopkins County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dawson Springs Independent School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at James Madison Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hopkins County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dawson Springs Independent School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.36
0.12
This chart showcases the diversity score of James Madison Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hopkins County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dawson Springs Independent School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
63%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at James Madison Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hopkins County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dawson Springs Independent School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at James Madison Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hopkins County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dawson Springs Independent School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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