Best Schools in Hopkins County, KY
Hopkins County, KY has 23 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 9,390 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Hopkins County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hopkins County, KY
The top high schools in Hopkins County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Madisonville North Hopkins High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hopkins County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1189 Students
2. Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dawson Springs Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 267 Students
3. Christian County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christian County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1187 Students
4. Hopkins County Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hopkins County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 774 Students
5. Hopkins County Day Treatment
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hopkins County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 18 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hopkins County, KY
The top middle schools in Hopkins County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James Madison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hopkins County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 494 Students
2. South Hopkins Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hopkins County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 365 Students
3. Christian County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christian County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 650 Students
4. Browning Springs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hopkins County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 499 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hopkins County, KY
The top elementary schools in Hopkins County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hanson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hopkins County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 435 Students
2. Pride Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hopkins County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 475 Students
3. Grapevine Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hopkins County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 365 Students
4. Crofton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christian County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 409 Students
5. Southside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hopkins County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 382 Students
6. Jesse Stuart Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hopkins County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 346 Students
7. West Hopkins School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hopkins County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 343 Students
8. West Broadway Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hopkins County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 358 Students
9. Dawson Springs Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dawson Springs Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 267 Students
10. Earlington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hopkins County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 277 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hopkins County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hopkins County, KY has a total population of 45,423 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hopkins County, KY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hopkins County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hopkins County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hopkins County, KY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Hopkins County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hopkins County, KY
How many schools are in Hopkins County, KY?
Hopkins County, KY has 23 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 9,390 students in total.
How do schools in Hopkins County perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Hopkins County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Hopkins County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hopkins County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Hopkins County
6 places in Hopkins County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Madisonville (10)
- Nortonville (2)
- Dawson Springs (1)
- Earlington (1)
- Hanson (1)
- Nebo (1)
School districts (1)
- Hopkins County (15 schools)