Madisonville North Hopkins High School located in Madisonville, Kentucky, United States, opened in fall 1968. The school, located on Hanson Road, replaced the old Madisonville High School. Classes had graduated from the Spring Street facility from 1939 to 1968. The building now houses Browning Springs Middle School.
Serving 1,076 students in grades 9-12, Madisonville North Hopkins High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,076 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Madisonville North Hopkins High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Madisonville North Hopkins High School's student population of 1,076 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,076 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Year Founded
1968
Colors
Maroon, Black
School Rankings
Madisonville North Hopkins High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madisonville North Hopkins High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#190 out of 1267 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
12%
11%
White
76%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madisonville North Hopkins High School's ranking?
Madisonville North Hopkins High School is ranked #190 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Madisonville North Hopkins High School often compared to?
Madisonville North Hopkins High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hopkins County Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Madisonville North Hopkins High School?
The graduation rate of Madisonville North Hopkins High School is 92%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Madisonville North Hopkins High School?
1,076 students attend Madisonville North Hopkins High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Madisonville North Hopkins High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Madisonville North Hopkins High School?
Madisonville North Hopkins High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Madisonville North Hopkins High School offer ?
Madisonville North Hopkins High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Madisonville North Hopkins High School part of?
Madisonville North Hopkins High School is part of Hopkins County School District.
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