For the 2025 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 6,895 students in Hopkins County, KY (there are 5 private schools, serving 377 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Hopkins County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Hopkins County, KY are Pride Elementary School, West Broadway Elementary School and Madisonville North Hopkins High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hopkins County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Hopkins County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hopkins County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pride Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
861 Pride Ave
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6030
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6030
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #22.
West Broadway Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
127 W Broadway
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6036
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6036
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #33.
Madisonville North Hopkins High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4515 Hanson Rd
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6017
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6017
Grades: 9-12
| 1,076 students
Rank: #44.
Hanson Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
121 Veterans Drive
Hanson, KY 42413
(270) 825-6158
Hanson, KY 42413
(270) 825-6158
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Rank: #55.
Hopkins County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Sugg Street
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6059
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6059
Grades: 6-12
| 20 students
Rank: #66.
James Madison Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 Brown Rd
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6160
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6160
Grades: 6-8
| 483 students
Rank: #77.
Jesse Stuart Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1710 Anton Rd
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6033
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6033
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #88.
Hopkins County Schools Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6625 Hopkinsville Road
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-8998
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-8998
Grades: K-12
| 55 students
Rank: #99.
Dawson Springs Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
317 Eli St
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-3811
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-3811
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #1010.
South Hopkins Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9140 Hopkinsville Rd
Nortonville, KY 42442
(270) 825-6125
Nortonville, KY 42442
(270) 825-6125
Grades: 6-8
| 346 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
317 Eli St
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-2957
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-2957
Grades: 6-12
| 270 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9220 Hopkinsville Rd
Nortonville, KY 42442
(270) 825-6143
Nortonville, KY 42442
(270) 825-6143
Grades: PK-5
| 556 students
Rank: #1313.
West Hopkins School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2695 Rabbit Ridge Rd
Nebo, KY 42441
(270) 825-6130
Nebo, KY 42441
(270) 825-6130
Grades: PK-8
| 327 students
Rank: #1414.
Grapevine Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Hayes Ave.
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6012
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6012
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #1515.
Browning Springs Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
357 W Arch St
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6006
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6006
Grades: 6-8
| 462 students
Rank: #1616.
Hopkins County Central High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6625 Hopkinsville Rd
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6133
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6133
Grades: 9-12
| 868 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dsisd Virtual Academy
Alternative School
317 Eli Street
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-3811
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-3811
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Hopkins Co Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
1775 Patriot Drive
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-8998
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-8998
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky Tech - Madisonville Reg Tech Ct
Vocational School
150 School Avenue
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 824-7544
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 824-7544
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Madisonville Health Technology Center
Vocational School
750 North Laffoon Street
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 824-7552
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 824-7552
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Madisonville Technical College
Vocational School
750 North Laffoon Street
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 824-7552
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 824-7552
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Hopkins County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
317 Eli St
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-2991
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-2991
Grades: 5-8
| 212 students
317 Eli Street
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-3811
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-3811
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1967 Championship Dr
Earlington, KY 42410
(270) 825-6154
Earlington, KY 42410
(270) 825-6154
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hopkins County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Hopkins County, KY include Pride Elementary School, West Broadway Elementary School and Madisonville North Hopkins High School.
How many public schools are located in Hopkins County?
21 public schools are located in Hopkins County.
What percentage of students in Hopkins County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Hopkins County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hopkins County?
Hopkins County public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hopkins County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hopkins County include: Hopkins County Central High School vs. Madisonville North Hopkins High School, Madisonville North Hopkins High School vs. Hopkins County Central High School, Browning Springs Middle School vs. James Madison Middle School
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