Total enrollment
6,896
-182 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
Hopkins County
Kentucky · Public K-12
Hopkins County's public schools, 22 in all, serve approximately 6,896 K-12 students inside Kentucky, with Hopkins County Public Schools the largest district by enrollment. The level mix is 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 8 high schools.
4-year change in Hopkins County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
16
-1 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Hopkins County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Kentucky | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 42.4% | #52 of 109 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 6,896 | #24 of 110 | #1,069 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 16 | #24 of 110 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.9:1 | #34 of 110 | #1,726 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 56.9% | #80 of 110 | #1,252 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 36.9% | #27 of 110 | #1,589 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Hopkins County school rankings
Residents
45,119
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
22
2 districts
Enrollment
6,896
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$56,815
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
56.9%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
8
3,410 students
Middle
3
1,209 students
High
8
2,202 students
Combined / other
3
75 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Hopkins County Public Schools
6,265 students · 2 districts in Hopkins County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Hopkins 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
16.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.2%
civilian labor
Median age
41
23.0% under 18
Test scores in Hopkins County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 14 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Hanson Elementary School· 66.0%
- James Madison Middle School· 62.0%
- Pride Elementary School· 60.7%
- Grapevine Elementary School· 55.7%
- Southside Elementary School· 54.3%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
Cities in Hopkins County
About Hopkins County
Hopkins County is a small county of about 45,119 residents in Kentucky. Its public-school system serves approximately 6,896 students across 22 schools.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $56,815 a year, roughly 17% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 13%.
Looking at the level breakdown, Hopkins County is built around 8 elementary schools (3,410 students), 3 middle schools (1,209), 8 high schools (2,202), and 3 combined or other schools.
Hopkins County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 6,265 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Hopkins County has contracted 3% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 7,078 students to 6,896. The school count fell from 17 to 16 across the same 4-year window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Hopkins County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data