Hickman County High School

Hickman County
301 James H Phillips Dr
Clinton, KY 42031
316 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Hickman County High School, located in Clinton, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Hickman County School District. As a rural public high school, it plays a central role in the local community, emphasizing a close-knit environment where educators and staff focus on the individual academic and social development of their students. The school is committed to preparing its graduates for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Hickman County High School encourages student involvement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and service organizations. By fostering a supportive culture that values school spirit and community engagement, the school strives to instill strong character and civic responsibility in its students. As a cornerstone of Clinton, the high school remains dedicated to overcoming the unique challenges of a rural setting while providing the resources necessary for students to excel in a rapidly changing world.
316
Total Students
24.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    235 (74.4%)
  • Two or More
    35 (11.1%)
  • Black
    32 (10.1%)
  • Hispanic
    13 (4.1%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Hickman County
Phone: (270)653-4044
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 184
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 42
Grade 8 59
Grade 9 52
Grade 10 54
Grade 11 53
Grade 12 56
Gender Ratio