Enrollment
1,023
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Madisonville, KY
Madisonville North Hopkins High School
Federal NCES profile for Madisonville North Hopkins High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210286000602
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madisonville North Hopkins High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Madisonville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Madisonville North Hopkins High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madisonville North Hopkins High School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Madisonville, KY.
School address
District: Hopkins County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210286000602 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
69.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madisonville North Hopkins High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madisonville North Hopkins High School
Madisonville North Hopkins High School is a large high school in Madisonville, Kentucky, enrolling 1,023 students.
At 14.8:1, 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 45.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,023 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 168 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #104.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 42/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 341 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.3% 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: 216 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,023 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Madisonville's high schools, it stands alongside Hopkins County Central High School (861 students): Madisonville North Hopkins High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 15.7:1).
Hopkins County also operates Hopkins County Central High School (861 students) and Southside Elementary School (549 students) alongside Madisonville North Hopkins 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 Madisonville North Hopkins High School compares
Madisonville North Hopkins 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▼ 23% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,023 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,023
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.3%
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 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
156
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.1 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 74.8%
African American 12.3%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, Madisonville North Hopkins High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hopkins County, which includes Madisonville North Hopkins 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 Madisonville North Hopkins High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkins County Central High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hanson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broadway Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jesse Stuart Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madisonville North Hopkins High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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 (~1,023 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Madisonville North Hopkins High School
How many students attend Madisonville North Hopkins High School?
Madisonville North Hopkins High School has 1,023 students enrolled. It is a high school in Madisonville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madisonville North Hopkins High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madisonville North Hopkins High School is 14.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madisonville North Hopkins High School?
45.3% of students at Madisonville North Hopkins High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madisonville North Hopkins High School?
The largest demographic group at Madisonville North Hopkins High School is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Madisonville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madisonville North Hopkins High School?
Madisonville North Hopkins High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Madisonville North Hopkins High School rank among public schools in Madisonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Madisonville North Hopkins High School ranks #6 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 Madisonville North Hopkins High School a good school?
Madisonville North Hopkins High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky. 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 Madisonville North Hopkins High School, Hopkins County also operates Hopkins County Central High School (861 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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