Hopkins County School District

320 S Seminary St
Madisonville, KY 42431
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 6,265 students in Hopkins 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 Hopkins County School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
18 Schools
1,541 Schools
# Students
6,265 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
427 Teachers
42,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hopkins 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KY)
#71 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

42%
38%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

43%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

24%
22%
88%
91.4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
21.4%
28%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.48

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%

Showing 2009–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
5%
10%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
8%
11%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
77%
71%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,674 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,152 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$92 MM
$11,498 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$95 MM
$11,295 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$14,674
$17,532

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$15,152
$17,223

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Hopkins County School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pride Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
861 Pride Ave
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6030
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Hanson Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
121 Veterans Drive
Hanson, KY 42413
(270) 825-6158
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
West Broadway Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
127 W Broadway
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6036
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Hopkins County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
110 Sugg Street
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6059
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
James Madison Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
510 Brown Rd
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6160
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Madisonville North Hopkins High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4515 Hanson Rd
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6017
Gr: 9-12 | 1,023 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Jesse Stuart Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1710 Anton Rd
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6033
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9220 Hopkinsville Rd
Nortonville, KY 42442
(270) 825-6143
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Grapevine Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 Hayes Ave.
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6012
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1010.
South Hopkins Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9140 Hopkinsville Rd
Nortonville, KY 42442
(270) 825-6125
Gr: 6-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1111.
West Hopkins School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2695 Rabbit Ridge Rd
Nebo, KY 42441
(270) 825-6130
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1212.
Hopkins County Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6625 Hopkinsville Rd
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6133
Gr: 9-12 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1313.
Browning Springs Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
357 W Arch St
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6006
Gr: 6-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Hopkins Co Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
1775 Patriot Drive
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-8998
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky Tech - Madisonville Reg Tech Ct
Vocational School
150 School Avenue
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 824-7544
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Madisonville Health Technology Center
Vocational School
750 North Laffoon Street
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 824-7552
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Madisonville Technical College
Vocational School
750 North Laffoon Street
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 824-7552
Gr: Inquire with school

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hopkins County School District?
Hopkins County School District manages 17 public schools serving 6,265 students.
What is the rank of Hopkins County School District?
Hopkins County School District is ranked #70 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hopkins County School District?
77% of Hopkins County School District students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hopkins County School District?
Hopkins County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Hopkins County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,152 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 18 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,265 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 88% (Top 50% in KY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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