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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.

7-year change in Hopkins County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
6,896
-596 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
16
-1 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
79%
was 82%
% Hispanic
5%
was 4%
% Black
7%
was 8%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
22
2 districts
Enrollment
6,896
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
White
87%
Hispanic
3%
Black
6%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
78%
Hispanic
5%
Black
7%
Asian
1%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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%.

See all 14 schools in Hopkins County ranked by score →

All schools (22)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Madisonville North Hopkins High SchoolMadisonvilleHigh09-121,023·
Hopkins County Central High SchoolMadisonvilleHigh09-12861·
Southside Elementary SchoolNortonvilleElementaryPK-05549·
Hanson Elementary SchoolHansonElementaryPK-05532·
Jesse Stuart Elementary SchoolMadisonvilleElementaryPK-05486·
West Broadway Elementary SchoolMadisonvilleElementaryPK-05486·
James Madison Middle SchoolMadisonvilleMiddle06-08466·
Browning Springs Middle SchoolMadisonvilleMiddle06-08443·
Pride Elementary SchoolMadisonvilleElementaryPK-05404·
Dawson Springs ElementaryDawson SpringsElementaryPK-05342·
Grapevine Elementary SchoolMadisonvilleElementaryPK-05318·
South Hopkins Middle SchoolNortonvilleMiddle06-08300·
West Hopkins SchoolNeboElementaryPK-08293·
Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High SchoolDawson SpgsHigh06-12289·
Hopkins County Schools AcademyMadisonvilleCombinedKG-1275·
Hopkins County Day TreatmentMadisonvilleHigh06-1229·
DSISD Virtual AcademyDawson SpringsCombinedPK-120·
Hopkins Co Career & Technology CenterMadisonvilleHigh09-120·
Kentucky TECH - Madisonville Reg Tech CtMadisonvilleHighUG-UG0·
Madisonville Health Technology CenterMadisonvilleHighUG-UG0·
Madisonville Technical CollegeMadisonvilleHighUG-UG0·
Earlington Elementary SchoolEarlingtonCombinedM-M··

Cities in Hopkins County

Madisonville14 schoolsDawson Springs2 schoolsNortonville2 schoolsDawson Spgs1 schoolEarlington1 schoolHanson1 schoolNebo1 school

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 8% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 7,492 students to 6,896. The school count fell from 17 to 16 across the same 7-year window. The White share of public-school enrollment contracted from 82% to 79%.

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

How many K-12 schools serve Hopkins County?
There are 22 public K-12 schools in Hopkins County, Kentucky, with a combined enrollment of about 6,896.
How many high schools are in Hopkins County?
Hopkins County, Kentucky has 8 public high schools, serving approximately 2,202 students.
How many middle schools are in Hopkins County?
Hopkins County, Kentucky has 3 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,209 students.
How many elementary schools are in Hopkins County?
Hopkins County, Kentucky has 8 public elementary schools, serving approximately 3,410 students.
What is the largest school district in Hopkins County?
Hopkins County Public Schools is the largest school district in Hopkins County, serving approximately 6,265 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Hopkins County?
Hopkins County has roughly 45,119 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Hopkins County?
Median household income in Hopkins County is $56,815, below the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 13.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Hopkins County?
Approximately 16.9% of adults 25 and older in Hopkins County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Hopkins County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 56.9% of students in Hopkins 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 Hopkins County schools?
Across Hopkins County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.2 to 1.

Hopkins County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data