For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,525 students in Tompkinsville, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Tompkinsville, KY are Tompkinsville Elementary School, Joe Harrison Carter and Monroe Co High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tompkinsville, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Tompkinsville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tompkinsville, KY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tompkinsville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
420 Elementary School Rd
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6472
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6472
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
Joe Harrison Carter
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3888 Edmonton Rd
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-5621
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-5621
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
Rank: #33.
Monroe Co High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
755 Old Mulkey Rd
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6217
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6217
Grades: 9-12
| 517 students
Rank: #44.
Monroe Co Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 South Main
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-9624
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-9624
Grades: 6-8
| 382 students
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
757 Old Mulkey Road
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-8261
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-8261
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Tompkinsville, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Falcon Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
410 West Fourth St
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6181
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6181
Grades: 8-12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tompkinsville, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Tompkinsville, KY include Tompkinsville Elementary School, Joe Harrison Carter and Monroe Co High School.
How many public schools are located in Tompkinsville?
5 public schools are located in Tompkinsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Tompkinsville?
Tompkinsville public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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