High Schools in Hopkins County

The Hopkins County region of Kentucky is home to three high schools: Madisonville North Hopkins High School, Hopkins County Central High School, and Hopkins County Day Treatment. These schools serve students in grades 9-12 and provide a range of educational opportunities within the Hopkins County district.

Among the three high schools, Madisonville North Hopkins High School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the best high schools in Kentucky. The school boasts strong academic achievement, with students scoring above the county and state averages in mathematics, reading, and other subjects. Additionally, Madisonville North Hopkins High School maintains a high 4-year graduation rate of 93.5% and a low dropout rate of 1.1%. In contrast, Hopkins County Central High School appears to be underperforming, with lower test scores and a ranking of 226th out of 254 Kentucky high schools. The Hopkins County Day Treatment school, which serves a unique population, also struggles academically, with significantly lower test scores compared to the county and state averages.

The data suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a role in the academic performance of these schools, with the schools serving a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students generally performing worse. Madisonville North Hopkins High School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, while Hopkins County Central High School and Hopkins County Day Treatment have significantly higher percentages. Additionally, the spending per student and student-teacher ratios vary across the schools, with Hopkins County Day Treatment spending the most per student and having the lowest student-teacher ratio, potentially indicating a focus on providing more individualized support for its students.