- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Nortonville, KY
South Hopkins Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Hopkins Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210286001499
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Hopkins Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Kentucky schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 57.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 300
- students enrolled
South Hopkins Middle School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hopkins County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210286001499 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
South Hopkins Middle School shrank from 365 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 210286001499 · Nortonville, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 11.1:1 · 57.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Madisonville North Hopkins High School (1,023 students)
South Hopkins Middle School shrank from 365 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
South Hopkins Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madisonville N
Madisonville North Hopkins High School
1,023 students
- Hopkins County
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
- This school 300
South Hopkins Middle School
300 students
What this shows South Hopkins Middle School reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Hopkins Middle School compares
South Hopkins 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.0% | ▼ 4% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 14% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.7%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, South Hopkins Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
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 South Hopkins Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madisonville North Hopkins High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopkins County Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hanson Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broadway Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Hopkins Middle 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
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 (~300 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Hopkins Middle School
How many students attend South Hopkins Middle School?
South Hopkins Middle School has 300 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Nortonville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Hopkins Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Hopkins Middle School is 11.1:1, which is 27% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 29% 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 South Hopkins Middle School?
57.0% of students at South Hopkins Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Hopkins Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Hopkins Middle School is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Nortonville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Hopkins Middle School?
South Hopkins Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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).
What other schools are in Hopkins County?
Besides South Hopkins Middle School, Hopkins County also operates Madisonville North Hopkins High School (1,023 students), Hopkins County Central High School (861 students), and Southside Elementary School (549 students). See the Hopkins County district page for the complete list.