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Christian County

Kentucky · Public School District
19
Schools
8,204
Students
$13,900
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
68.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+16pp vs nat'l
88.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Christian County is a public school district in Kentucky serving 8,204 students across 19 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 88.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,900 is near the national average for a US public school district. 68% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (19)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Christian County Middle School07–08650
Hopkinsville Middle School07–08549
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,900Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
57%
23%
State
56.5%
Local (property tax)
22.9%
Federal
20.6%

State funding accounts for 57% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
19
Schools
8,204
Students
68%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.0%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateKentucky →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 19 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
68% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Christian County?
Christian County has 19 public schools, serving a total of 8,204 students.
What is the graduation rate for Christian County?
The graduation rate is 88.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Christian County spend per student?
Christian County spends $13,900 per pupil — 3% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Christian County?
68% of students in Christian County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Christian County?
No, Christian County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Christian County serve?
Christian County serves grades PK through UG, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Christian County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Christian County is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.