- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hopkinsville, KY
Christian County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Christian County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210115000221
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Christian County Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #9 of 14
- public schools in Hopkinsville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.8:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 66.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Christian County Middle School has class sizes larger than 96% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Christian County Middle School ranks #9 of 14 public schools in Hopkinsville, KY.
School address
District: Christian County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210115000221 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Christian County Middle School shrank from 650 students in 2022-23 to 606 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 210115000221 · Hopkinsville, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
845 enr · 22.8:1 · 66.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Christian County High School (1,153 students)
Christian County Middle School shrank from 650 students in 2022-23 to 606 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Christian County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Christian Coun
Christian County High School
1,153 students
- Hopkinsville H
Hopkinsville High School
961 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 845 students on the CCD universe file.
How Christian County Middle School compares
Christian County Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 50% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.5% | ▲ 12% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 845 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
845
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 96% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
129
in-school suspensions + 133 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 42 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.1%
African American 33.3%
Two or More 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Christian County Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hopkinsville High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hopkinsville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Hills Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Millbrooke Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Christian County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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 middle schools in Hopkinsville
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~845 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Christian County Middle School
How many students attend Christian County Middle School?
Christian County Middle School has 845 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hopkinsville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 650 (2022-23) → 606 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christian County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Christian County Middle School is 22.8:1, which is 50% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Christian County Middle School?
66.5% of students at Christian County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Christian County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Christian County Middle School is White at 49.1% of enrollment, in Hopkinsville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Christian County Middle School?
Christian County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Hopkinsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Christian County Middle School ranks #9 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 Middle School, Christian County also operates Christian County High School (1,153 students), Hopkinsville High School (961 students), and Hopkinsville Middle School (741 students). See the Christian County district page for the complete list.