Enrollment
845
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.5%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Christian County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Christian County Middle School
Christian County Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, enrolling 845 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.8:1 is larger than about 96% of Kentucky schools and 50% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 90% of state schools at 845 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 260 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #138.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 423 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 262 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 845 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 42 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hopkinsville's middle schools, it stands alongside Hopkinsville Middle School (741 students): Christian County Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.8:1 vs 23.2:1).
Christian County also operates Christian County High School (1,153 students) and Hopkinsville High School (961 students) alongside Christian County Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Christian County Middle School compares
Christian County Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,697
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Christian County, which includes Christian County Middle School.
$11,697
Per student
-11%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 56.5%
Federal 20.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~845 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Christian County Middle School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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