District Overview
Located at 320 S Seminary Street in Madisonville, Kentucky, the Hopkins County School District is an active, comprehensive public school system serving families across a vibrant distant-town geographic setting in western Kentucky. Operating 18 public schools, the district provides a continuous educational pathway ranging from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, alongside specialized ungraded offerings. With an active student body of 6,265 enrolled pupils—comprising 3,120 female and 3,145 male students—Hopkins County delivers inclusive learning opportunities tailored to meet the academic, social, and developmental needs of its growing community.

To foster a supportive and effective educational environment, the district relies on a robust workforce of nearly 1,889 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes approximately 852 full-time equivalent teachers, 118 instructional aides, and 918 support staff members, reflecting a strong institutional commitment to classroom quality, individualized attention, and overall operational excellence. For parents evaluating local educational options, students navigating their academic journeys, or researchers analyzing regional education metrics, Hopkins County Schools represents a central educational pillar in the Madisonville metropolitan area, accessible online at www.hopkins.kyschools.us or by phone at (270) 825-6000.
18
Total Schools
6,265
Total Students
852.5
Full-Time Teachers
7.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hopkins County
Demographic Student Count
White4,826
Hispanic347
Black495
Asian47
Two or More535
American Indian10
Pacific Islander5
  • White
    4,826 (77.0%)
  • Two or More
    535 (8.5%)
  • Black
    495 (7.9%)
  • Hispanic
    347 (5.5%)
  • Asian
    47 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    10 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Hopkins County
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary8
Middle3
High4
Other4
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:18
Students:6,265*
Teachers (FTE):852.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.3
Schools in Hopkins County
Found 19 Schools