At a glance
Reported students
861
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
61
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky high enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 441 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
361
Hopkins County Central High School: 861 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
14.1:1 reported; state peer median 15.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 755
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58.54
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.9:1
What the reported data says about Hopkins County Central High School
Hopkins County Central High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Madisonville. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Hopkins County. NCES reports 861 students for 2024–25.
Among 441 high schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 191 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, close to the Kentucky median of 15.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (80.5%) and multiracial (7.1%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 9 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hopkins County Central High School
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 61 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White80.5%
- Hispanic5.6%
- Black6.3%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
9 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hopkins County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Madisonville North Hopkins High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,023 reported students
Hopkins County Day Treatment
High · Grades 06–12
29 reported students
Hopkins Co Career & Technology Center
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Southside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
549 reported students
Hanson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
532 reported students
West Broadway Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
486 reported students
Public schools near Hopkins County Central High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkins County Schools Academy Other · Hopkins County | KG–12 | 75 | under 0.1 mi |
| South Hopkins Middle School Middle · Hopkins County | 06–08 | 300 | 2.4 mi |
| Southside Elementary School Elementary · Hopkins County | PK–05 | 549 | 2.6 mi |
| Hopkins County Day Treatment High · Hopkins County | 06–12 | 29 | 5.5 mi |
| Hopkins Co Career & Technology Center High · Hopkins County | 09–12 | 0 | 5.7 mi |
| Madisonville North Hopkins High School High · Hopkins County | 09–12 | 1,023 | 9.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hopkins County Central High School
What grades does Hopkins County Central High School serve?
Hopkins County Central High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Hopkins County.
How many students attend Hopkins County Central High School?
Hopkins County Central High School reported 861 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 441 Kentucky high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 755 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hopkins County Central High School?
The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 861 students and 61 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 15.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hopkins County Central High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hopkins County Central High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hopkins County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hopkins County Central High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
56.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hopkins County Central High School in?
Hopkins County Central High School is part of Hopkins County, based in Madisonville, KY, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hopkins County Central High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hopkins County Schools Academy (under 0.1 mi), South Hopkins Middle School (2.4 mi), Southside Elementary School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.