For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,289 students in Hopkins County, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hopkins County, KY are Hopkins County Day Treatment, Madisonville North Hopkins High School and Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hopkins County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Hopkins County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Hopkins County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hopkins County Central High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hopkins County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Madisonville North Hopkins High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4515 Hanson Rd
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6017
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6017
Gr: 9-12 | 1,023 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
317 Eli St
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-2957
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-2957
Gr: 6-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Hopkins County Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6625 Hopkinsville Rd
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6133
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6133
Gr: 9-12 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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
Gr: PK-12
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
Gr: 9-12
Hopkins County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
317 Eli St
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-2991
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-2991
Gr: 5-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
1967 Championship Dr
Earlington, KY 42410
(270) 825-6154
Earlington, KY 42410
(270) 825-6154
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hopkins County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hopkins County, KY include Hopkins County Day Treatment, Madisonville North Hopkins High School and Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hopkins County?
7 public high schools are located in Hopkins County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hopkins County?
Hopkins County public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Hopkins County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high 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
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