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Dawson Springs Independent Schools is the highest rated school in Western Kentucky.

DSIS continues to thrive, adding more students each year from surrounding counties and cities as part of the state’s open enrollment policy.

Why Choose Dawson springs schools?

  • Dawson Springs Independent Schools has a long, rich tradition of providing high quality academics and student opportunities.

  • We pride ourselves on fostering a high achievement environment and a culture that embodies timeless, traditional family values.

  • For 3-4 year old students, we now offer an expansive full day preschool program that follows the district school calendar.

  • Small class sizes allow for rich learning experiences and we also offer 1 to 1 technology availability for all students.

  • Ranked seven times as one of the Best High Schools in Kentucky as reported by U.S. News and World Report (2016-2022).

  • Awarded the Great Schools College Success Award for preparing students for success in college (2021- 2023)

  • We offer several dual credit courses and collaborate extensively with both Madisonville Community College and Murray State University.

  • Our staff works to develop and nurture strong relationships with students and their families. We don't just teach students; we engage families

  • We provide athletic opportunities in Golf, Cross Country, Basketball, Archery, Bass Fishing. Baseball, Softball, and Track.

  • We also have quality extracurricular offerings in: Band, Beta Club, Academic Team, and several other clubs and civic organizations.

  • We are currently expanding our school transportation network into the ILSLEY, Charleston, Midway, and Pennyrile Park areas.

  • In the latest 2023-2024 rankings, dshs proudly holds the #4,550 spot in the national rankings out of nearly 25,000 school reviewed.

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For more information, please call 270-797-3811 extension 5, or come by the Dawson Springs Board of Education at 118 East Arcadia Avenue in Dawson Springs.

For online registration, please visit us online at: www.dawsonsprings.kyschools.us and scroll down and click on the clock icon that says "registration."