Hickman County School District

416 Waterfield Drive North
Clinton, KY 42031
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Hickman County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
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 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Hickman County School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 41% 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

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
748 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Hickman County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (KY)
#19 out of 172 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Hickman County  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
41%
30%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hickman County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
49%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hickman County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥90%
90%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Hickman County  School District and public school graduation rate of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

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
483,050 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
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
43
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
55
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
46
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
50
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
59
51,324
# 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.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$9,360 MM
This chart display total revenue of Hickman County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$10 MM
$9,189 MM
This chart display total spending of Hickman County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,354
$14,317
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Hickman County  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,759
$14,055
This chart display average spending per public school student in Hickman County  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Hickman County School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hickman County Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
416 Mcmorris St
Clinton, KY 42031
(270) 653-4067
Grades: PK-6
| 421 students
Rank: #22.
Hickman County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
301 James H Phillips Dr
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 #23 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 748 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 41% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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