Hopkins County Central High School vs Paducah Tilghman High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 103 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hopkins County Central High School
Madisonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
861 students
Paducah Tilghman High School
Paducah · Public high · Grades 9–12
860 students
| Measure | Hopkins County Central High School Madisonville, Kentucky | Paducah Tilghman High School Paducah, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #124 of 214 | #126 of 214 |
| National rank | #11456 of 16,910 | #11483 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 861 | 860 |
| Enrollment | 861 | 860 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.6% | 57.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | Madisonville | Paducah |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (38.0 vs 37.9).
- •Paducah Tilghman High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Hopkins County Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.6% vs 57.6%).
- •Hopkins County Central High School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.4).
- •Hopkins County Central High School is the larger school with 861 students compared with 860.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hopkins County Central High School better than Paducah Tilghman High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hopkins County Central High School and Paducah Tilghman High School?
About 103 km in a straight line, between Madisonville and Paducah in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hopkins County Central High School: 861. Paducah Tilghman High School: 860. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hopkins County Central High School and Paducah Tilghman High School rank in Kentucky?
Hopkins County Central High School is 124th of 214 and Paducah Tilghman High School is 126th of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).