Public schools in Hopkinsville, KY
16 open public schools with an address in Hopkinsville, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
16
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,558
16 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Kentucky median 15:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Hopkinsville public schools
The federal directory lists 16 public schools in Hopkinsville, KY: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high, 5 combined or other. The 16 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,558 students, an average of 410 per school. The largest campus is Christian County High School (1,153 students), and the largest elementary school is Indian Hills Elementary School (674).
Every listed school belongs to Christian County. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, higher than the statewide school median of 15:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 7 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 5 of 8 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 68% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Hopkinsville
Elementary schools in Hopkinsville
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Elementary School Christian County | KG–05 | 504 | 13.4:1 | |
| Indian Hills Elementary School Christian County | KG–05 | 674 | 17.3:1 | |
| Millbrooke Elementary School Christian County | KG–05 | 610 | 16.1:1 | |
| Sinking Fork Elementary School Christian County | PK–05 | 430 | 15.4:1 |
Middle schools in Hopkinsville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian County Middle School Christian County | 06–08 | 845 | 19:1 | |
| Hopkinsville Middle School Christian County | 06–08 | 741 | 16.7:1 |
High schools in Hopkinsville
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluegrass Learning Academy Christian County · Alternative School | 06–12 | 130 | 8.5:1 | |
| Christian County Day Treatment Christian County · Alternative School | 07–12 | 12 | 4.8:1 | |
| Christian County High School Christian County | 09–12 | 1,153 | 17:1 | |
| Gateway Academy to Innovation & Tech. Christian County · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Hopkinsville High School Christian County | 09–12 | 961 | 17.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Hopkinsville
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian County Home/Hospital Christian County | PK–12 | 51 | 51:1 | |
| Christian County Public Schools VLA Christian County · Virtual | KG–12 | 283 | 31.4:1 | |
| Cumberland Hall School Christian County · Alternative School | KG–12 | 32 | 6.7:1 | |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ELC Christian County | PK–PK | 132 | 18.9:1 | |
| Madisonville Tech - Hopkinsville Christian County · Career and Technical School | UG–UG | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White45%
- Hispanic10.6%
- Black34.1%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial9.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 14 Hopkinsville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,558 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Hopkinsville
How many public schools are in Hopkinsville, KY?
The current NCES directory lists 16 open public schools with a location address in Hopkinsville: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high, 5 combined or other. Together they reported 6,558 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Hopkinsville?
All listed public schools with an address in Hopkinsville belong to Christian County. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Hopkinsville?
Christian County High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Hopkinsville, with 1,153 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Hopkinsville?
No school with an address in Hopkinsville is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Kentucky.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Hopkinsville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Hopkinsville public schools is 16.7:1, higher than the Kentucky school median of 15:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Hopkinsville guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Kentucky cities