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Hopkins County Central High School

High School · Hopkins County · Madisonville, KY

A high school in Madisonville, KY where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

6625 Hopkinsville Road, Madisonville, KY 42431

  • Math 24% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency27% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected-15.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation20.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$12,749
Chronic Absenteeism21%

Students at Hopkins County Central High School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency24%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency30%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 14 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 27% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
29%
ELA
53%
2010
Math
34%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
54%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
24%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

63%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hopkins County Central 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average689/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Madisonville), 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

$57,529

Median home value

$151,800

Median rent

$858/mo

College educated

19.6%

Homeownership

67.8%

Poverty rate

21.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42431; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
20.5% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
9 boys'·10 girls'·30 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hopkins County Schools AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.5K–120.0 mi55Compare →
Hopkins County Day TreatmentEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–12Not available20Compare →
Madisonville North Hopkins High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.89–12Not available1,076Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Hopkins County

Schools in district
18
Rank in district
#12 of 13
District spending per student
$12,749NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hopkins County Central High School is listed in Hopkins County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hopkins County Central High School

Hopkins County Central High School is a public high school in Madisonville, KY, part of Hopkins County, serving approximately 868 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #837 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hopkins County Central High School

What grades does Hopkins County Central High School serve?

Hopkins County Central High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Hopkins County Central High School?

Hopkins County Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 868 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopkins County Central High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hopkins County Central High School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hopkins County Central High School rank in KY?

Hopkins County Central High School ranks #837 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Hopkins County Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hopkins County Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Hopkins County Central High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hopkins County Central High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hopkins County Central High School a charter school?

No, Hopkins County Central High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hopkins County Central High School a Title I school?

No, Hopkins County Central High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hopkins County Central High School?

63.0% of students at Hopkins County Central 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
868
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
57
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Hopkins County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.0%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 42431)
27,095
Area average commute
19.5 min
Area median age
38.3
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 42431; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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