At a glance
Reported students
300
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.59
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky middle enrollment
15th percentile
Compared with 217 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
361
South Hopkins Middle School: 300 reported students.
State peer staffing position
5th percentile
12.2:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. 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
- 414
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31.53
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
What the reported data says about South Hopkins Middle School
South Hopkins Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Nortonville. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Hopkins County. NCES reports 300 students for 2024–25.
Among 217 middle schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 559 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 15th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.2:1, below the Kentucky median of 15.9:1 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 (86.7%) and multiracial (5.7%). Students served under IDEA represent 21.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking South Hopkins Middle School
- 1How do the reported 12.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.59 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 21.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White86.7%
- Hispanic2.7%
- Black4.3%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.7%
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
Gifted and talented
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.
Browning Springs Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
443 reported students
James Madison Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
466 reported students
West Hopkins School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
293 reported students
Grapevine Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
318 reported students
Pride Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
404 reported students
West Broadway Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
486 reported students
Public schools near South Hopkins Middle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Elementary School Elementary · Hopkins County | PK–05 | 549 | 0.1 mi |
| Hopkins County Central High School High · Hopkins County | 09–12 | 861 | 2.4 mi |
| Hopkins County Schools Academy Other · Hopkins County | KG–12 | 75 | 2.4 mi |
| Grapevine Elementary School Elementary · Hopkins County | PK–05 | 318 | 6.6 mi |
| James Madison Middle School Middle · Hopkins County | 06–08 | 466 | 8.1 mi |
| Browning Springs Middle School Middle · Hopkins County | 06–08 | 443 | 8.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South Hopkins Middle School
What grades does South Hopkins Middle School serve?
South Hopkins Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Hopkins County.
How many students attend South Hopkins Middle School?
South Hopkins Middle School reported 300 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 15th percentile among 217 Kentucky middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 414 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at South Hopkins Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 12.2:1, based on 300 students and 24.59 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is South Hopkins Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
South Hopkins Middle 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 South Hopkins Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
56.7% 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 South Hopkins Middle School in?
South Hopkins Middle 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 South Hopkins Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Southside Elementary School (0.1 mi), Hopkins County Central High School (2.4 mi), Hopkins County Schools Academy (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.