For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,988 students in 42431, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in 42431, KY are Hopkins County Day Treatment, Madisonville North Hopkins High School and Hopkins County Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 42431 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 42431, KY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 42431 have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hopkins County Central High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 42431, KY Public High Schools (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.
Madisonville North Hopkins High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4515 Hanson Rd
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6017
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6017
Gr: 9-12 | 1,023 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Hopkins County Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6625 Hopkinsville Rd
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6133
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6133
Gr: 9-12 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Hopkins Co Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
1775 Patriot Drive
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-8998
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-8998
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 42431, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in 42431, KY include Hopkins County Day Treatment, Madisonville North Hopkins High School and Hopkins County Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in 42431?
5 public high schools are located in 42431.
What is the racial composition of students in 42431?
42431 public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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