Christian County Schools & Education
Christian County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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.
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
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
1 School District in Christian County
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 dataLevel
Showing 19 of 19 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian County High School | Profile | Christian County | Hopkinsville, 42240Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,187 |
| Hopkinsville High School | Profile | Christian County | Hopkinsville, 42240Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 962 |
| Millbrooke Elementary School | Record | Christian County | Hopkinsville, 42240Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 692 |
| Pembroke Elementary School | Record | Christian County | Pembroke, 42266Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 660 |
| Christian County Middle School | Record | Christian County | Hopkinsville, 42240Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 650 |
| South Christian Elementary School | Record | Christian County | Herndon, 42236Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 601 |
| Indian Hills Elementary School | Record | Christian County | Hopkinsville, 42240Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 582 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School | Record | Christian County | Hopkinsville, 42240Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 580 |
| Hopkinsville Middle School | Record | Christian County | Hopkinsville, 42240Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 549 |
| Freedom Elementary School | Record | Christian County | Hopkinsville, 42240Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 547 |
| Sinking Fork Elementary School | Record | Christian County | Hopkinsville, 42240Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 414 |
| Crofton Elementary School | Record | Christian County | Crofton, 42217Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 409 |
| Christian County Public Schools VLA | Record | Christian County | Hopkinsville, 42240Town: Distant | KG–12 | Alternative | 159 |
| Bluegrass Learning Academy | Record | Christian County | Hopkinsville, 42240Town: Distant | 6–12 | Alternative | 122 |
| Christian County Home/Hospital | Record | Christian County | Hopkinsville, 42241Town: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 45 |
| Cumberland Hall School | Record | Christian County | Hopkinsville, 42240Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Alternative | 28 |
| Christian County Day Treatment | Record | Christian County | Hopkinsville, 42240Town: Distant | 7–12 | Alternative | 17 |
| Gateway Academy to Innovation & Tech. | Record | Christian County | Hopkinsville, 42240Town: Distant | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
| Madisonville Tech - Hopkinsville | Record | Christian County | Hopkinsville, 42240Town: Distant | UG | Vocational | 0 |
Christian County High School
Christian County
Hopkinsville, 42240 / Town: Distant
Hopkinsville High School
Christian County
Hopkinsville, 42240 / Town: Distant
Millbrooke Elementary School
Christian County
Hopkinsville, 42240 / Town: Distant
Pembroke Elementary School
Christian County
Pembroke, 42266 / Rural: Distant
Christian County Middle School
Christian County
Hopkinsville, 42240 / Town: Distant
South Christian Elementary School
Christian County
Herndon, 42236 / Rural: Fringe
Indian Hills Elementary School
Christian County
Hopkinsville, 42240 / Town: Distant
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
Christian County
Hopkinsville, 42240 / Rural: Fringe
Hopkinsville Middle School
Christian County
Hopkinsville, 42240 / Town: Distant
Freedom Elementary School
Christian County
Hopkinsville, 42240 / Town: Distant
Sinking Fork Elementary School
Christian County
Hopkinsville, 42240 / Rural: Fringe
Crofton Elementary School
Christian County
Crofton, 42217 / Rural: Distant
Christian County Public Schools VLA
Christian County
Hopkinsville, 42240 / Town: Distant
Bluegrass Learning Academy
Christian County
Hopkinsville, 42240 / Town: Distant
Christian County Home/Hospital
Christian County
Hopkinsville, 42241 / Town: Distant
Cumberland Hall School
Christian County
Hopkinsville, 42240 / Rural: Fringe
Christian County Day Treatment
Christian County
Hopkinsville, 42240 / Town: Distant
Gateway Academy to Innovation & Tech.
Christian County
Hopkinsville, 42240 / Town: Distant
Madisonville Tech - Hopkinsville
Christian County
Hopkinsville, 42240 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,471
State avg $6,894
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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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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.