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Hickman County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 717 students in Hickman County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Hickman County School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
717 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hickman County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#74 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
22%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
10%
% Black
10%
11%
% White
79%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,975 is higher than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,354 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,975
$14,242
Spending / Student
$14,354
$13,981
Best Hickman County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hickman County Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
416 Mcmorris St
Clinton, KY 42031
(270) 653-4067
Clinton, KY 42031
(270) 653-4067
Grades: PK-6
| 412 students
Rank: #22.
Hickman County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 James H Phillips Dr
Clinton, KY 42031
(270) 653-4044
Clinton, KY 42031
(270) 653-4044
Grades: 7-12
| 305 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hickman County School District?
Hickman County School District manages 2 public schools serving 717 students.
What is the rank of Hickman County School District?
Hickman County School District is ranked #71 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hickman County School District?
79% of Hickman County School District students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hickman County School District?
Hickman County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Hickman County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,354 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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