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Hickman County

Kentucky · Public K-12

In Hickman County, 2 public K-12 schools make up the local education system, comprising 1 elementary and 1 high. Combined enrollment is about 759 students.

7-year change in Hickman County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
759
-14 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
77%
was 81%
% Hispanic
4%
was 4%
% Black
10%
was 9%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
759
NCES CCD
Median income
$60,867
Above Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
60.6%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
1
443 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
316 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Hickman County Public Schools
759 students · 1 district in Hickman County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Hickman County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
87%
Hispanic
3%
Black
8%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
77%
Hispanic
4%
Black
10%
Asian
0%
Two or more
9%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.1%
civilian labor
Median age
45
19.3% under 18

Test scores in Hickman County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.

See all 2 schools in Hickman County ranked by score →

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Hickman County Elementary SchoolClintonElementaryPK-06443·
Hickman County High SchoolClintonHigh07-12316·

Cities in Hickman County

Clinton2 schools

About Hickman County

Hickman County is a compact Kentucky county of about 4,439 residents, home to 2 public schools and roughly 759 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $60,867, about 15% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 15%. That income level is 7% higher than the Kentucky median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Hickman County spans 1 elementary school (443 students), and 1 high school (316).

The largest single district in Hickman County is Hickman County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 759 students.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Hickman County has remained close to its prior level since SY 2017-18, moving from about 773 students to 759. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 81% to 77% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Hickman County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Hickman County?
Hickman County, Kentucky has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 759 students.
How many high schools are in Hickman County?
Hickman County, Kentucky has 1 public high school, serving approximately 316 students.
How many elementary schools are in Hickman County?
Hickman County, Kentucky has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 443 students.
What is the largest school district in Hickman County?
Hickman County Public Schools is the largest school district in Hickman County, serving approximately 759 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Hickman County?
Hickman County, Kentucky has a population of approximately 4,439, with a median age of 45. About 19.3% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Hickman County?
Median household income in Hickman County is $60,867, above the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 14.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Hickman County?
Approximately 15.1% of adults 25 and older in Hickman County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Hickman County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 60.6% of students in Hickman County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Kentucky county average of 62.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hickman County schools?
Across Hickman County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Hickman County?
Hickman County residents are approximately 87% White, 3% Hispanic, 8% Black, 0% Asian, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data