2025 Compare Cities Education:
Jeffersonville, IN vs Owensboro, KY

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Highlights
- Owensboro spends 15.2% more per student than Jeffersonville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.0% lower in Owensboro than in Jeffersonville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Owensboro had 1.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Jeffersonville
 Jeffersonville, INOwensboro, KYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,949$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,687  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,003$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.68  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5074573
 Students per Counselor2123  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Jeffersonville    2 Reviews

This high school has seen its fair share of issues. Unless your child is in honors classes your child may be not get the education you are hoping for. Teachers don't  More

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Over 15 years ago

As a teacher in the local school system I have seen some excellent Elementary Schools in this area. If you are looking for schools that will provide your child a loving,  More

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Reviews for Owensboro    20 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Don’t let the small town feel fool ya... Poverty level is 20.4%, that is higher than the national average of 13.4. Cost of electricity is highest in the state per  More

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Over 6 years ago

I live outside of owensboro,coming from a large city to here...Love the peace and  More

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Over 6 years ago

Mark Calitri said that Owensboro is experiencing a true revitalization. Bluegrass, bourbon, barbecue is the brand message or better known as a brand promise and that  More

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