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#375 of 1,284 schools in KY

Top 29% in state

Hopkinsville High School

High School · Christian County · Hopkinsville, KY

A Christian County high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

430 Koffman Dr, Hopkinsville, KY 42240

  • Math 35% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 46% proficient (2025)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics5.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency41% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected-0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
College Readiness8.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation31.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$12,723
Chronic Absenteeism19.6%

Students at Hopkinsville High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency35%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency46%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
35%
ELA
50%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
23%
ELA
53%
2013
Math
20%
ELA
56%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
23%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
23%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
31%
ELA
43%
2025
Math
35%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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

65.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hopkinsville 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 17Car-Dependent
  • 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

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
31.7% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
11 boys'·9 girls'·20 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Heritage Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.6privatePK–121.2 mi426Compare →
Bluegrass Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.96–121.6 mi156Compare →
Christian County Day TreatmentEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–121.8 mi22Compare →
Christian County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.29–122.7 mi1,185Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

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
#3 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

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

About Hopkinsville High School

Hopkinsville High School is a public high school in Hopkinsville, KY, part of Christian County, serving approximately 935 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #375 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hopkinsville High School

What grades does Hopkinsville High School serve?

Hopkinsville High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Hopkinsville High School?

Hopkinsville High School has an enrollment of approximately 935 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopkinsville High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hopkinsville High School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hopkinsville High School rank in KY?

Hopkinsville High School ranks #375 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Hopkinsville High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hopkinsville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Hopkinsville High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hopkinsville High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hopkinsville High School a charter school?

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

Is Hopkinsville High School a Title I school?

No, Hopkinsville High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hopkinsville High School?

65.8% of students at Hopkinsville 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
935
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
57
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Christian County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.6%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
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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