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#642 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 50% in state
Christian County High School
High School · Christian County · Hopkinsville, KY
A high school in Hopkinsville, KY where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
220 Glass Avenue, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
- Math 32% proficient (2025)
- Reading 39% proficient (2025)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Christian County High School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Christian County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,958/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hopkinsville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,872
Median home value
$147,400
Median rent
$866/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
55.6%
Poverty rate
19.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42240; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian County Home/hospitalEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Christian County Public Schools VlaEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| University Heights AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 399 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Christian County
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #7 of 15
- District spending per student
- $12,723NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Christian County High School is listed in Christian County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Christian County High School
Christian County High School is a public high school in Hopkinsville, KY, part of Christian County, serving approximately 1,185 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #642 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Christian County High School
What grades does Christian County High School serve?
Christian County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Christian County High School?
Christian County High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,185 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christian County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Christian County High School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Christian County High School rank in KY?
Christian County High School ranks #642 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Christian County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Christian County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Christian County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Christian County High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Christian County High School a charter school?
No, Christian County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Christian County High School a Title I school?
No, Christian County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Christian County High School?
68.3% of students at Christian County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,185
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Christian County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.0%
- Phone
- (270) 887-7050
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 42240)
- 41,510
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 42240; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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