For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 779 students in Nortonville, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Nortonville, KY are South Hopkins Middle School and Southside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nortonville, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Nortonville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 27% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Nortonville, KY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 415 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 364 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Nortonville, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Nortonville, KY include South Hopkins Middle School and Southside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Nortonville, KY?
2 public elementary schools are located in Nortonville, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Nortonville, KY?
Nortonville, KY public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Black).
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