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Christian County Schools & Education

School Score

51/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

93.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

93.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 93.8%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,471

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,894

School Score

51/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 57/100

State Score Position

#84

of 120 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Christian County

Measured School Summary

Christian County performs at an average level with a school score of 51/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.0%.

Funding Context

At $6,471 per pupil, Christian County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 11% below the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Christian County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

19 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

51/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #84 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.

Completion

93.0%

0.8 pts below the state average

Funding context

$6,471

$423 below the state average

School coverage

19

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Christian County has 19 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

Parent decision brief

What Christian County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Dominant-district county

Christian County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 19 of 19 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#84

of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 6 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Christian County

Elementary to high school visible

8,204 students

Elementary 8Middle 2High 5Other 4

19 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Christian County is the largest listed district slice, with 19 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Christian County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Christian County, Kentucky

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Large Public School Network

Christian County supports 19 public schools serving over 8,200 students. The district is well-equipped with eight elementary schools, five high schools, and four specialized campuses.

One District Supporting 8,000+ Students

The Christian County school district is the sole provider for the area's 8,204 students. No charter schools operate in the county, though four alternative schools offer diverse learning environments for the student body.

Town-Based Learning with Large Campuses

Thirteen schools are located in town settings, providing an active environment with an average school size of 483 students. Christian County High is the largest facility, hosting 1,187 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

19

in Christian County

Reported Enrollment

8,204

19 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary8
Middle2
High5
Other4

1 School District in Christian County

Christian County

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19 schools
8,204 students enrolled
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19 Public Schools in Christian County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 19 of 19 matching schools

Christian County High School

Christian County

Hopkinsville, 42240 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High1,187 students

Hopkinsville High School

Christian County

Hopkinsville, 42240 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High962 students

Millbrooke Elementary School

Christian County

Hopkinsville, 42240 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary692 students

Pembroke Elementary School

Christian County

Pembroke, 42266 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary660 students

Christian County Middle School

Christian County

Hopkinsville, 42240 / Town: Distant

Record7–8Middle650 students

South Christian Elementary School

Christian County

Herndon, 42236 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary601 students

Indian Hills Elementary School

Christian County

Hopkinsville, 42240 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary582 students

Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School

Christian County

Hopkinsville, 42240 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary580 students

Hopkinsville Middle School

Christian County

Hopkinsville, 42240 / Town: Distant

Record7–8Middle549 students

Freedom Elementary School

Christian County

Hopkinsville, 42240 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary547 students

Sinking Fork Elementary School

Christian County

Hopkinsville, 42240 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary414 students

Crofton Elementary School

Christian County

Crofton, 42217 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary409 students

Christian County Public Schools VLA

Christian County

Hopkinsville, 42240 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–12Alternative159 students

Bluegrass Learning Academy

Christian County

Hopkinsville, 42240 / Town: Distant

Record6–12Alternative122 students

Christian County Home/Hospital

Christian County

Hopkinsville, 42241 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–12Other45 students

Cumberland Hall School

Christian County

Hopkinsville, 42240 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–12Alternative28 students

Christian County Day Treatment

Christian County

Hopkinsville, 42240 / Town: Distant

Record7–12Alternative17 students

Gateway Academy to Innovation & Tech.

Christian County

Hopkinsville, 42240 / Town: Distant

Record9–12Vocational0 students

Madisonville Tech - Hopkinsville

Christian County

Hopkinsville, 42240 / Town: Distant

RecordUGVocational0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,471

State avg $6,894

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Kentucky counties have the highest graduation rates?
Rockcastle County (99.0%), Taylor County (98.5%), and Carter County (98.0%) currently lead Kentucky among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Kentucky?
Across Kentucky counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,894. The highest current county values are Wolfe County ($9,307), Fayette County ($8,810), and Jefferson County ($8,382). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Christian County?
Christian County has a school score of 51/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Christian County?
The high school graduation rate in Christian County is 93.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Christian County spend per student?
Christian County spends $6,471 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Christian County, Kentucky — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Christian County, Kentucky?

Christian County supports 19 public schools serving over 8,200 students. The district is well-equipped with eight elementary schools, five high schools, and four specialized campuses.

What are the major school districts in Christian County, Kentucky?

The Christian County school district is the sole provider for the area's 8,204 students. No charter schools operate in the county, though four alternative schools offer diverse learning environments for the student body.

What is the school experience like in Christian County?

Thirteen schools are located in town settings, providing an active environment with an average school size of 483 students. Christian County High is the largest facility, hosting 1,187 students.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.