For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,963 students in Hopkins County, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hopkins County, KY are Hopkins County Day Treatment, James Madison Middle School and Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hopkins County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Hopkins County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hopkins County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hopkins County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Sugg Street
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6059
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6059
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
James Madison Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 Brown Rd
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6160
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6160
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
317 Eli St
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-2957
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-2957
Gr: 6-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
South Hopkins Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9140 Hopkinsville Rd
Nortonville, KY 42442
(270) 825-6125
Nortonville, KY 42442
(270) 825-6125
Gr: 6-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
West Hopkins School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2695 Rabbit Ridge Rd
Nebo, KY 42441
(270) 825-6130
Nebo, KY 42441
(270) 825-6130
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Browning Springs Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
357 W Arch St
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6006
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6006
Gr: 6-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Dsisd Virtual Academy
Alternative School
317 Eli Street
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-3811
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-3811
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hopkins County, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hopkins County, KY include Hopkins County Day Treatment, James Madison Middle School and Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hopkins County?
8 public middle schools are located in Hopkins County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hopkins County?
Hopkins County public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Hopkins County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hopkins County include: Browning Springs Middle School vs. James Madison Middle School, James Madison Middle School vs. Browning Springs Middle School, Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School vs. Browning Springs Middle School
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