Top Rankings
Hickman County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 748 students in Hickman County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Hickman County School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,534 Schools
# Students
748 Students
653,779 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
43,425 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Hickman 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#74 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
22%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.44
# American Indian Students
n/a
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
66 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
9%
11%
# White Students
595 Students
483,034 Students
% White Students
79%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
59 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
84
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
65
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
47
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
48
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
33
47,138
# Students in 4th Grade:
43
43,531
# Students in 5th Grade:
55
47,161
# Students in 6th Grade:
46
47,803
# Students in 7th Grade:
50
50,309
# Students in 8th Grade:
59
51,319
# Students in 9th Grade:
66
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
57
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
51
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
43
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
1
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,354 is higher than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,759 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,354
$14,317
Spending / Student
$13,759
$14,055
Best Hickman County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hickman County Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
416 Mcmorris St
Clinton, KY 42031
(270) 653-4067
Clinton, KY 42031
(270) 653-4067
Grades: PK-6
| 421 students
Rank: #22.
Hickman County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 James H Phillips Dr
Clinton, KY 42031
(270) 653-4044
Clinton, KY 42031
(270) 653-4044
Grades: 7-12
| 327 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hickman County School District?
Hickman County School District manages 2 public schools serving 748 students.
What is the rank of Hickman County School District?
Hickman County School District is ranked #71 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hickman County School District?
79% of Hickman County School District students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hickman County School District?
Hickman County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Hickman County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,759 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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