Hopkins County School District
School District · Madisonville, Kentucky
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
14
7 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,749
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
14
7 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,749
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Evaluating Hopkins County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Hopkins County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Pride Elementary School
Madisonville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Southside Elementary School
Nortonville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Madisonville North Hopkins High School
Madisonville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#73 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,749
$1,237 vs Kentucky median
District size
6,312 students
Much larger than Kentucky median
The short answer
Hopkins County ranks #73 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Hopkins County's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Pride Elementary School (8.9/10), Southside Elementary School (7.0/10), and Madisonville North Hopkins High School (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.9/10 despite 57% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Hopkins County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Hopkins County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pride Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Southside Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Madisonville North Hopkins High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | West Hopkins School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | James Madison Middle School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Grapevine Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 7 | South Hopkins Middle School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Jesse Stuart Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Hanson Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Browning Springs Middle School | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 6.4/10, Hopkins County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pride Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Hopkins County students show an average math proficiency of 46.2% and ELA proficiency of 53.5%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Hopkins County with test data.
Schools in Hopkins County
14 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 3
Other Schools 1
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 6.4/10. 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 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Hopkins County?
Across schools in Hopkins County with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.5%. 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 6.4/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.5%
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Compare Hopkins County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Jefferson County (171)
- Fayette County (79)
- Kentucky Tech System (55)
- Warren County (34)
- Boone County (28)
- Hardin County (27)
- Bullitt County (25)
- Daviess County (24)
- Kenton County (22)
- Madison County (22)
- Oldham County (22)
- Pike County (20)
- Christian County (19)
- Laurel County (19)
- Scott County (17)
- Franklin County (16)
- Knox County (15)
- Floyd County (14)
- Jessamine County (14)
- Mccracken County (14)
- Pulaski County (14)
- Shelby County (14)
- Henderson County (13)
- Nelson County (13)
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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