Top Rankings
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 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 6,312 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.
51爆料s in Hopkins County School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (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 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
18 Schools
1,550 Schools
# Students
6,312 Students
658,048 Students
# Teachers
419 Teachers
43,138 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
0.46
# American Indian Students
10 Students
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
46 Students
13,633 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
300 Students
62,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
10%
# Black Students
517 Students
70,664 Students
% Black Students
8%
11%
# White Students
4,926 Students
473,873 Students
% White Students
78%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
509 Students
34,992 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
252
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
423
47,520
# Students in 1st Grade:
450
49,124
# Students in 2nd Grade:
444
50,490
# Students in 3rd Grade:
446
47,000
# Students in 4th Grade:
461
47,763
# Students in 5th Grade:
408
48,166
# Students in 6th Grade:
417
44,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
478
47,671
# Students in 8th Grade:
522
48,381
# Students in 9th Grade:
581
54,050
# Students in 10th Grade:
493
52,552
# Students in 11th Grade:
471
49,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
463
44,590
# Ungraded Students:
3
618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,225 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,224. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,917 is less than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$77 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,225
$14,224
Spending / Student
$11,917
$13,964
Best Hopkins County School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pride Elementary 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
| 379 students
Rank: #22.
West Broadway Elementary 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
| 460 students
Rank: #33.
Madisonville North Hopkins High 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
| 1,076 students
Rank: #44.
Hanson Elementary 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
| 490 students
Rank: #55.
Hopkins County Day Treatment
Alternative 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
| 20 students
Rank: #66.
James Madison Middle 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
| 483 students
Rank: #77.
Jesse Stuart Elementary 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
| 477 students
Rank: #88.
Hopkins County Schools Academy
Alternative 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: K-12
| 55 students
Rank: #99.
South Hopkins Middle 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
| 346 students
Rank: #1010.
Southside Elementary 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
| 556 students
Rank: #1111.
West Hopkins 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
| 327 students
Rank: #1212.
Grapevine Elementary 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
| 313 students
Rank: #1313.
Browning Springs Middle 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
| 462 students
Rank: #1414.
Hopkins County Central High 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
| 868 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hopkins Co Career & Technology Center
Vocational 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
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
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
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 18 public schools serving 6,312 students.
What is the rank of Hopkins County School District?
Hopkins County School District is ranked #81 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, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% 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 $11,917 is less than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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