For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 8,161 students in Christian County, KY (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,103 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Christian County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Christian County, KY are Cumberland Hall School, Sinking Fork Elementary School and Millbrooke Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Christian County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Christian County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Christian County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cumberland Hall School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
270 Walton Way
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 889-2177
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 889-2177
Grades: K-12
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Sinking Fork Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5005 Princeton Rd
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7330
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7330
Grades: PK-6
| 412 students
Rank: #33.
Millbrooke Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 Millbrooke Dr
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7270
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7270
Grades: PK-6
| 679 students
Rank: #44.
Crofton Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12145 S Madisonville Rd
Crofton, KY 42217
(270) 887-7190
Crofton, KY 42217
(270) 887-7190
Grades: PK-6
| 396 students
Rank: #55.
Gateway Academy To Innovation & Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
705 N Elm St
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7030
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7030
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
South Christian Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12340 Herndon-oak Grove Rd
Herndon, KY 42236
(270) 887-7350
Herndon, KY 42236
(270) 887-7350
Grades: PK-6
| 611 students
Rank: #77.
Indian Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
434 Koffman Dr
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7230
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7230
Grades: PK-6
| 557 students
Rank: #88.
Christian County High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
220 Glass Ave
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7050
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,185 students
Rank: #99.
Pembroke Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Pembroke-oak Grove Rd
Pembroke, KY 42266
(270) 887-7290
Pembroke, KY 42266
(270) 887-7290
Grades: PK-6
| 653 students
Rank: #1010.
Hopkinsville High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
430 Koffman Dr
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7110
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7110
Grades: 9-12
| 935 students
Rank: #1111.
Hopkinsville Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14405 Dr Martin Luther King Jr
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7130
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7130
Grades: 7-8
| 485 students
Rank: #1212.
Christian County Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 Glass Ave
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7070
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7070
Grades: 7-8
| 606 students
Rank: #1313.
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14405 Martin Luther King Way
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7310
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7310
Grades: PK-6
| 595 students
Rank: #1414.
Christian County Public Schools Vla
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Glass Avenue
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7000
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7000
Grades: K-12
| 262 students
Rank: #1515.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
831 North Dr
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7150
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7150
Grades: PK-6
| 563 students
Rank: #1616.
Bluegrass Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Lafayette Rd
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7380
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7380
Grades: 6-12
| 156 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Glass Avenue
Hopkinsville, KY 42241
(270) 887-7000
Hopkinsville, KY 42241
(270) 887-7000
Grades: PK-12
| 44 students
Rank: n/an/a
Madisonville Tech - Hopkinsville
Vocational School
705 North Elm Street
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 886-3734
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 886-3734
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Christian County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
21st Century Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
210 Glass Ave
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7401
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7401
Grades: 6-12
| 52 students
2115 Airborne St.
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
(270) 640-1208
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
(270) 640-1208
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
4720 Polk Rd
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
(270) 640-1205
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
(270) 640-1205
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
814 Belmont St
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7170
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7170
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Christian County Day Treatment (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
4001 Fort Campbell Blvd
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(502) 764-2257
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(502) 764-2257
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
1101 Bastogne Ave.
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
(270) 640-1219
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
(270) 640-1219
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
141 Highland School Rd
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-1270
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-1270
Grades: K-5
| 221 students
3910 Nassau Circle
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7210
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7210
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
675 Mississippi Ave
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
(931) 431-6211
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
(931) 431-6211
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
12015 Greenville Rd
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7250
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7250
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
4718 Polk Road
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
(270) 640-1212
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
(270) 640-1212
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
585 South Carolina Ave.
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
(270) 640-1215
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
(270) 640-1215
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
313 Morningside Drive
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-1290
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-1290
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
831 North Dr
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7150
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7150
Grades: 6-8
| 423 students
7409 Mcauliffe Loop
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
(270) 640-1213
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
(270) 640-1213
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
3066 Forrest Ave.
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
(270) 640-1218
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
(270) 640-1218
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Christian County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Christian County, KY include Cumberland Hall School, Sinking Fork Elementary School and Millbrooke Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Christian County?
18 public schools are located in Christian County.
What percentage of students in Christian County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Christian County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Christian County?
Christian County public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Christian County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Christian County include: Hopkinsville High School vs. Christian County High School, Christian County High School vs. Hopkinsville High School, Pembroke Elementary School vs. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
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