Hickman County

Summary:

Hickman County, Kentucky is home to two schools - Hickman County Elementary School and Hickman County High School, both part of the Hickman County school district. While the high school is a standout performer, the elementary school faces more significant challenges.

Hickman County High School has a strong track record, ranking in the top 10% of Kentucky high schools in 2022-2023 and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its 4-star rating in 2023-2024 and 3-star rating in 2024-2025 indicate a slight decline, but it still remains a top-performing high school in the state. The school boasts an impressive 93.5% 4-year graduation rate and a low 1.1% dropout rate, significantly outperforming state averages. Students at Hickman County High School also excel in several subject areas, with 75% proficiency in 11th grade writing and 86% proficiency in 8th grade writing.

In contrast, Hickman County Elementary School struggles in many areas, particularly with low test scores. Both schools have high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, around 60-61%, and concerning chronic absenteeism rates of 25%. Addressing attendance issues, resource allocation, and the needs of economically disadvantaged students could be key focus areas for the Hickman County school district to improve outcomes across all grade levels.

District Detail

416 Waterfield Drive North
Clinton, KY 42031

(270) 653-2341

SchoolDigger Rank:
66^th of 157 Kentucky districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 759

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KSA Mathematics (2025)						KSA Reading (2025)							KSA Science (2025)			KSA Writing (2025)			KSA Social Studies (2025)			KSA Editing and Mechanics (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Science 7th Grade	KSA Science 11th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Hickman County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	416 McMorris St	Clinton	42031	Hickman County	Hickman County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 653-4067	443	31	14.2	62.3%	347 (78.3%)	43 (9.7%)	17 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (8.1%)	37	452^nd of 685 public elementary schools	34.0%		53.7	309^th of 685 public elementary schools	54.9%	143	40.0	44.0	51.0				34.0	56.0	32.0	54.0				35.0			12.0			26.0			38.0			$14,610	$1,421	$1,052	$2,473	$8,973	$2,293	$11,266
Hickman County High School	Public	7-12	301 James H Phillips Dr	Clinton	42031	Hickman County	Hickman County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 653-4044	316	24	13.1	58.2%	235 (74.4%)	32 (10.1%)	13 (4.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (11.1%)	49.9	124^th of 254 public high schools	51.2%		78.9	32^nd of 290 public high schools	89.0%	92				49.0	54.0	21.0					37.0	54.0	43.0		33.0	14.0		86.0	75.0		60.0	39.0		72.0	49.0	$17,425	$605	$550	$1,156	$11,513	$3,671	$15,184

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Kentucky Technical System	11.64 mi	53
Fulton County	11.66 mi	3	118^th
Carlisle County	11.72 mi	3	60^th
Fulton Independent	12.29 mi	1
Graves County	13.75 mi	10	11^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.