Enrollment
861
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Madisonville, KY
Hopkins County Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Hopkins County Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210286001473
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hopkins County Central High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Madisonville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 55.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hopkins County Central High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hopkins County Central High School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Madisonville, KY.
School address
District: Hopkins County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210286001473 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hopkins County Central High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hopkins County Central High School
Hopkins County Central High School is a higher-need, large high school in Madisonville, Kentucky, enrolling 861 students.
At 15.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 55.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 91% of state schools at 861 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 310 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #104.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 287 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 178 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 861 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Madisonville's high schools, it stands alongside Madisonville North Hopkins High School (1,023 students): Hopkins County Central High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.7:1 vs 14.8:1).
Hopkins County also operates Madisonville North Hopkins High School (1,023 students) and Southside Elementary School (549 students) alongside Hopkins County Central High 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 Hopkins County Central High School compares
Hopkins County Central High 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▼ 6% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 861 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
861
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 60% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$12,219
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
111
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 80.5%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Hopkins County Central High School is about as mixed as the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hopkins County, which includes Hopkins County Central High School.
$12,219
Per student
-8%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.7%
State 55.0%
Federal 19.3%
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 Hopkins County Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madisonville North Hopkins High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hanson Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broadway Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jesse Stuart Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hopkins County Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Madisonville
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~861 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hopkins County Central High School
How many students attend Hopkins County Central High School?
Hopkins County Central High School has 861 students enrolled. It is a high school in Madisonville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopkins County Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopkins County Central High School is 15.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hopkins County Central High School?
55.8% of students at Hopkins County Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hopkins County Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Hopkins County Central High School is White at 80.5% of enrollment, in Madisonville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hopkins County Central High School?
Hopkins County Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hopkins County Central High School rank among public schools in Madisonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hopkins County Central High School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Madisonville, 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 Madisonville on the city page.
Is Hopkins County Central High School a good school?
Hopkins County Central High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 Hopkins County?
Besides Hopkins County Central High School, Hopkins County also operates Madisonville North Hopkins High School (1,023 students), Southside Elementary School (549 students), and Hanson Elementary School (532 students). See the Hopkins County district page for the complete list.
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