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5.6 avg / 10

Hopkins County School District

School District · Madisonville, Kentucky

Students: 6,312
Teachers (FTE): 417
Estimated Scores: 8%

Avg Rating

5.6

out of 10

Schools

14

7 elem, 3 mid, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,749

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.1:1

How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#119 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.6

below Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,749

$1,237 vs Kentucky median

District size

6,312 students

Much larger than Kentucky median

About Hopkins County

Hopkins County is a Madisonville, Kentucky school district serving 14 schools. The district educates 6,312 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1. The district invests $12,749 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.6/10, Hopkins County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Pride Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.

In standardized testing, Hopkins County students show an average math proficiency of 37.8% and ELA proficiency of 48.4%.

The district includes 7 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Hopkins County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 37.8%
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ELA Proficiency 48.4%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Hopkins County with test data.

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Madisonville
Total Enrollment
6,312
Teachers (FTE)
417
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hopkins County?

Hopkins County has 14 schools in total — 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Hopkins County?

The average composite rating for Hopkins County is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Hopkins County?

Hopkins County spends $12,749 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Hopkins County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Hopkins County is 15.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Hopkins County?

Pride Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Hopkins County with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What are the test scores in Hopkins County?

Across schools in Hopkins County with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Hopkins County compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Hopkins County has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 14 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.6/10
Math Proficiency
37.8%
ELA Proficiency
48.4%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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