Hopkins County Central High School vs South Hopkins Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.9 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
South Hopkins Middle School
Nortonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
300 students
| Measure | Hopkins County Central High School Madisonville, Kentucky | South Hopkins Middle School Nortonville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #124 of 214 | #63 of 217 |
| National rank | #11456 of 16,910 | #4895 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 861 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 861 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.6% | 56.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 45% |
| city | Madisonville | Nortonville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Hopkins Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 38.0).
- •South Hopkins Middle School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •South Hopkins Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 37%).
- •Hopkins County Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.6% vs 56.7%).
- •South Hopkins Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.1).
- •Hopkins County Central High School is the larger school with 861 students compared with 300.
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 South Hopkins Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), South Hopkins Middle School ranks higher (62.7 vs 38.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hopkins County Central High School and South Hopkins Middle School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Madisonville and Nortonville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hopkins County Central High School: 861. South Hopkins Middle School: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hopkins County Central High School and South Hopkins Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Hopkins County Central High School is 124th of 214 and South Hopkins Middle School is 63rd of 217 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).