- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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
🌟 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+94 students YoY
Hopkins County Central High School grew from 774 students in 2022-23 to 868 in 2023-24 (+12.1%).
Teacher FTE added 55.5 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+94 students YoY 210286001473 · Madisonville, KY High · MID · TRAD
861 enr · 15.7:1 · 55.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Madisonville North Hopkins High School (1,023 students)
Hopkins County Central High School grew from 774 students in 2022-23 to 868 in 2023-24 (+12.1%). Teacher FTE added 55.5 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Hopkins County Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madisonville N
Madisonville North Hopkins High School
1,023 students
- This school
Hopkins County Central High School
861 students
- Southside Elem
Southside Elementary School
549 students
- Hanson Element
Hanson Elementary School
532 students
- West Broadway
West Broadway Elementary School
486 students
- Jesse Stuart E
Jesse Stuart Elementary School
486 students
What this shows Hopkins County Central High School reports 861 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hopkins County Central High School compares
Hopkins County Central High School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,749
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
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.
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
District finance for Hopkins County reports $12,749 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~861 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 774 (2022-23) → 868 (2023-24), up 94.
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 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 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.
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.