- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hopkinsville, KY
Christian County High School
Federal NCES profile for Christian County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210115000220
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Christian County High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #7 of 14
- public schools in Hopkinsville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Christian County High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Christian County High School ranks #7 of 14 public schools in Hopkinsville, KY.
School address
District: Christian County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210115000220 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Christian County High School held near 1,185 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 71.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 210115000220 · Hopkinsville, KY High · MID · TRAD
1,153 enr · 16.2:1 · 62.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Hopkinsville High School (961 students)
Christian County High School held near 1,185 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 71.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Christian County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Christian County High School
1,153 students
- Hopkinsville H
Hopkinsville High School
961 students
- Christian Coun
Christian County Middle School
845 students
- Hopkinsville M
Hopkinsville Middle School
741 students
- Indian Hills E
Indian Hills Elementary School
674 students
- Millbrooke Ele
Millbrooke Elementary School
610 students
What this shows Christian County High School reports 1,153 students on the CCD universe file.
How Christian County High School compares
Christian County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 6% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,153 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,153
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 66% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,723
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
275
in-school suspensions + 200 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 84 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.2%
African American 34.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Christian County High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Christian County reports $12,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Christian County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkinsville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Christian County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopkinsville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Hills Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millbrooke Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Christian County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar high schools in Hopkinsville
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,153 students)
Frequently asked questions about Christian County High School
How many students attend Christian County High School?
Christian County High School has 1,153 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hopkinsville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 1,187 (2022-23) → 1,185 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christian County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Christian County High School is 16.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Christian County High School?
62.5% of students at Christian County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Christian County High School?
The largest demographic group at Christian County High School is White at 49.2% of enrollment, in Hopkinsville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Christian County High School?
Christian County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Christian County High School rank among public schools in Hopkinsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Christian County High School ranks #7 of 14 public schools in Hopkinsville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hopkinsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Christian County?
Besides Christian County High School, Christian County also operates Hopkinsville High School (961 students), Christian County Middle School (845 students), and Hopkinsville Middle School (741 students). See the Christian County district page for the complete list.