Serving 316 students in grades 7-12, Hickman County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hickman County High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Clinton, KY, encompassing approximately 253 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 15 to 20 minutes, with an average distance of 9.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 15.1 miles to its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hickman County High School's student population of 316 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
316 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
#NoPlaceIdRatherBe
School Rankings
Hickman County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hickman County High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#462 out of 1250 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hickman County High School's ranking?
Hickman County High School is ranked #462 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hickman County High School?
The graduation rate of Hickman County High School is 90%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 91.4%.
How many students attend Hickman County High School?
316 students attend Hickman County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Hickman County High School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hickman County High School?
Hickman County High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hickman County High School offer ?
Hickman County High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hickman County High School part of?
Hickman County High School is part of Hickman County School District.
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