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Christian County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 8,204 students in Christian County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Christian County School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
19 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
8,204 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
528 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Christian County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#126 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
22%
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.45
# American Indian Students
31 Students
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
49 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
773 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
9%
# Black Students
2,702 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
33%
11%
# White Students
3,916 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
48%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
19 Students
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
714 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
235
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
631
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
674
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
630
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
611
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
644
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
531
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
585
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
606
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
659
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
664
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
631
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
571
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
527
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
5
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,634 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,002 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$104 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$99 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,634
$14,203
Spending / Student
$12,002
$13,943
Best Christian County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Christian County Day Treatment
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 West 2nd Street
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7390
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7390
Grades: 7-12
| 17 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cumberland Hall School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
270 Walton Way
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 889-2177
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 889-2177
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
Rank: #33.
Sinking Fork Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5005 Princeton Rd
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7330
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7330
Grades: PK-6
| 414 students
Rank: #44.
Millbrooke Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 Millbrooke Dr
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7270
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7270
Grades: PK-6
| 692 students
Rank: #55.
Crofton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12145 S Madisonville Rd
Crofton, KY 42217
(270) 887-7190
Crofton, KY 42217
(270) 887-7190
Grades: PK-6
| 409 students
Rank: #66.
Gateway Academy To Innovation & Technical
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
705 N Elm St
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7030
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7030
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
South Christian Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12340 Herndon-oak Grove Rd
Herndon, KY 42236
(270) 887-7350
Herndon, KY 42236
(270) 887-7350
Grades: PK-6
| 601 students
Rank: #88.
Indian Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
313 Blane Dr
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7230
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7230
Grades: PK-6
| 582 students
Rank: #99.
Christian County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
220 Glass Ave
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7050
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,187 students
Rank: #1010.
Pembroke Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Pembroke-oak Grove Rd
Pembroke, KY 42266
(270) 887-7290
Pembroke, KY 42266
(270) 887-7290
Grades: PK-6
| 660 students
Rank: #1111.
Hopkinsville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
430 Koffman Dr
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7110
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7110
Grades: 9-12
| 962 students
Rank: #1212.
Hopkinsville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
434 Koffman Drive
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7130
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7130
Grades: 7-8
| 549 students
Rank: #1313.
Christian County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 Glass Ave
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7070
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7070
Grades: 7-8
| 650 students
Rank: #1414.
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14405 Martin Luther King Way
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7310
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7310
Grades: PK-6
| 580 students
Rank: #1515.
Christian County Public Schools Vla
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Glass Avenue
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7000
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7000
Grades: K-12
| 159 students
Rank: #1616.
Freedom Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
831 North Dr
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7150
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7150
Grades: PK-6
| 547 students
Rank: #1717.
Bluegrass Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Lafayette Rd
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7380
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7380
Grades: 6-12
| 122 students
Rank: n/an/a
Christian County Home/hospital
Magnet School
200 Glass Avenue
Hopkinsville, KY 42241
(270) 887-7000
Hopkinsville, KY 42241
(270) 887-7000
Grades: PK-12
| 45 students
Rank: n/an/a
Madisonville Tech - Hopkinsville
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
705 North Elm Street
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 886-3734
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 886-3734
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Christian County School District?
Christian County School District manages 19 public schools serving 8,204 students.
What is the rank of Christian County School District?
Christian County School District is ranked #124 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Christian County School District?
48% of Christian County School District students are White, 33% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Christian County School District?
Christian County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Christian County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,002 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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