Hickman County High School

301 James H Phillips Dr
Clinton, KY 42031
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Hickman County High School serves 327 students in grades 7-12.
Hickman County High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥90% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hickman County High School's student population of 327 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
327 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Hickman County High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Hickman County High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (KY)
Overall Testing Rank
#301 out of 1230 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
4%
8%
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Black
8%
11%
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White
81%
74%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.33
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Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #301 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% 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 equal to the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hickman County High School?
327 students attend Hickman County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Hickman County High School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 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 14:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥90% (Btm 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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