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Hopkins County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 6,358 students in Hopkins County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Hopkins County School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less 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
6,358 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
431 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Hopkins County School District, which is ranked within the top 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 88% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#80 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
22%
Graduation Rate
88%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.45
# American Indian Students
14 Students
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
41 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
292 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
550 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
9%
11%
# White Students
4,953 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
78%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
504 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
208
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
447
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
445
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
453
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
460
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
417
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
421
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
464
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
519
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
511
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
584
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
543
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
456
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
427
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
3
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,136 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,830 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$77 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,136
$14,203
Spending / Student
$11,830
$13,943
Best Hopkins County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pride Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
861 Pride Ave
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6030
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6030
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #22.
Earlington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1967 Championship Dr
Earlington, KY 42410
(270) 825-6154
Earlington, KY 42410
(270) 825-6154
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
Rank: #33.
West Broadway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
127 W Broadway
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6036
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6036
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #44.
Madisonville North Hopkins High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4515 Hanson Rd
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6017
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6017
Grades: 9-12
| 1,189 students
Rank: #55.
Hanson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
121 Veterans Drive
Hanson, KY 42413
(270) 825-6158
Hanson, KY 42413
(270) 825-6158
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #66.
Hopkins County Day Treatment
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Sugg Street
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6059
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6059
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Rank: #77.
James Madison Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 Brown Rd
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6160
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6160
Grades: 6-8
| 494 students
Rank: #88.
Jesse Stuart Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1710 Anton Rd
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6033
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6033
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #99.
Hopkins County Schools Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6625 Hopkinsville Road
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-8998
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-8998
Grades: 3-12
| 38 students
Rank: #1010.
South Hopkins Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9140 Hopkinsville Rd
Nortonville, KY 42442
(270) 825-6125
Nortonville, KY 42442
(270) 825-6125
Grades: 6-8
| 365 students
Rank: #1111.
Southside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9220 Hopkinsville Rd
Nortonville, KY 42442
(270) 825-6143
Nortonville, KY 42442
(270) 825-6143
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #1212.
West Hopkins School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2695 Rabbit Ridge Rd
Nebo, KY 42441
(270) 825-6130
Nebo, KY 42441
(270) 825-6130
Grades: PK-8
| 343 students
Rank: #1313.
Grapevine Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Hayes Ave.
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6012
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6012
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #1414.
Browning Springs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
357 W Arch St
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6006
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6006
Grades: 6-8
| 499 students
Rank: #1515.
Hopkins County Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6625 Hopkinsville Rd
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6133
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6133
Grades: 9-12
| 774 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hopkins Co Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1775 Patriot Drive
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-8998
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-8998
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky Tech - Madisonville Reg Tech Ct
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
150 School Avenue
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 824-7544
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 824-7544
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Madisonville Health Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
750 North Laffoon Street
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 824-7552
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 824-7552
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Madisonville Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
750 North Laffoon Street
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 824-7552
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 824-7552
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hopkins County School District?
Hopkins County School District manages 19 public schools serving 6,358 students.
What is the rank of Hopkins County School District?
Hopkins County School District is ranked #78 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hopkins County School District?
78% of Hopkins County School District students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hopkins County School District?
Hopkins County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Hopkins County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,830 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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