For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,289 students in Hopkins County, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Hopkins County, KY are Hopkins County Day Treatment, Madisonville North Hopkins High School and Hopkins County Schools Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hopkins County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Hopkins County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Hopkins County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hopkins County Central High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hopkins County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hopkins County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Sugg Street
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6059
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6059
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Madisonville North Hopkins High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4515 Hanson Rd
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6017
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6017
Gr: 9-12 | 1,076 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Hopkins County Schools Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6625 Hopkinsville Road
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-8998
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-8998
Gr: K-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
317 Eli St
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-2957
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-2957
Gr: 6-12 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Hopkins County Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6625 Hopkinsville Rd
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6133
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6133
Gr: 9-12 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Dsisd Virtual Academy
Alternative School
317 Eli Street
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-3811
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-3811
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Hopkins Co Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
1775 Patriot Drive
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-8998
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-8998
Gr: 9-12
Hopkins County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
317 Eli St
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-2991
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-2991
Gr: 5-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
1967 Championship Dr
Earlington, KY 42410
(270) 825-6154
Earlington, KY 42410
(270) 825-6154
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hopkins County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Hopkins County, KY include Hopkins County Day Treatment, Madisonville North Hopkins High School and Hopkins County Schools Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Hopkins County?
7 public high schools are located in Hopkins County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hopkins County?
Hopkins County public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Hopkins County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hopkins County include: Hopkins County Central High School vs. Madisonville North Hopkins High School, Madisonville North Hopkins High School vs. Hopkins County Central High School
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