For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,024 students in Hopkins County, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hopkins County, KY are Hopkins County Day Treatment, James Madison Middle School and Hopkins County Schools Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hopkins County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Hopkins County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hopkins County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
317 Eli St
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-2957
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-2957
Grades: 6-12
| 267 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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: n/an/a
Dsisd Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
317 Eli Street
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-3811
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-3811
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Hopkins County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
317 Eli St
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-2991
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-2991
Grades: 5-8
| 212 students
317 Eli Street
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-3811
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-3811
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hopkins County, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hopkins County, KY include Hopkins County Day Treatment, James Madison Middle School and Hopkins County Schools Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Hopkins County?
8 public middle schools are located in Hopkins County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hopkins County?
Hopkins County public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Hopkins County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hopkins County include: Browning Springs Middle School vs. James Madison Middle School, James Madison Middle School vs. Browning Springs Middle School, Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School vs. James Madison Middle School
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