Photo: Bernardgeorgeh · CC BY-SA 4.0Oak Grove’s public schools score below 74% of Kentucky districts on tests and graduation
In Oak Grove, 32% of tested students are proficient in math, below the Kentucky average (38%). The grade covers the public school district serving Oak Grove, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Kentucky, not nationally.
From Kentucky state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Oak Grove’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 209 Kentucky towns with household incomes within a quarter of Oak Grove’s, its schools beat 18%, lower than their 26% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 38% of tested students were proficient in reading and 32% in math, against 45% and 38% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
91% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,874 per student, against $14,752 across Kentucky (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Eight elementary schools, then three middle and three high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Oak Grove Classical Christian (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Oak Grove’s grade
C: better than 26% of Kentucky school districts, #113 of 139 Kentucky towns. Both inputs trail the Kentucky average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Oak Grove, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Oak Grove · depends on your address
Christian County Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 845 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Hopkinsville
Hopkinsville Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 741 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Hopkinsville
Christian County Home/Hospital
Grades PK–12 · 51 students · in Hopkinsville
7th grade in Oak Grove · depends on your address
Christian County Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 845 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Hopkinsville
Hopkinsville Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 741 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Hopkinsville
Christian County Home/Hospital
Grades PK–12 · 51 students · in Hopkinsville
8th grade in Oak Grove · depends on your address
Christian County Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 845 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Hopkinsville
Hopkinsville Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 741 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Hopkinsville
Christian County Home/Hospital
Grades PK–12 · 51 students · in Hopkinsville
9th grade in Oak Grove · depends on your address
Christian County High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,153 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Hopkinsville
Hopkinsville High School
Grades 9–12 · 961 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Hopkinsville
Christian County Home/Hospital
Grades PK–12 · 51 students · in Hopkinsville
10th grade in Oak Grove · depends on your address
Christian County High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,153 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Hopkinsville
Hopkinsville High School
Grades 9–12 · 961 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Hopkinsville
Christian County Home/Hospital
Grades PK–12 · 51 students · in Hopkinsville
11th grade in Oak Grove · depends on your address
Christian County High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,153 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Hopkinsville
Hopkinsville High School
Grades 9–12 · 961 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Hopkinsville
Christian County Home/Hospital
Grades PK–12 · 51 students · in Hopkinsville
12th grade in Oak Grove · depends on your address
Christian County High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,153 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Hopkinsville
Hopkinsville High School
Grades 9–12 · 961 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Hopkinsville
Christian County Home/Hospital
Grades PK–12 · 51 students · in Hopkinsville
Oak Grove’s public schools are run by Christian County School District, which also serves Crofton, Hopkinsville, LaFayette and Pembroke. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Oak Grove vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Kentucky towns that share Oak Grove’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove | C | Christian County |
Every school in Oak Grove
13 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Kentucky’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Oak Grove’s schools
Are Oak Grove’s schools good?
On Kentucky’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Oak Grove children attend score below 74% of Kentucky’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #113 of 139 Kentucky towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 18%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Oak Grove in?
Christian County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 8,087 students in 17 schools (2024–25).
Where do Oak Grove kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Christian County High School, Hopkinsville High School and Christian County Home/Hospital.
What is Oak Grove’s graduation rate?
91% of the class of 2023 in Christian County School District graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky.
How much does Oak Grove spend per student?
$12,874 in Christian County School District (FY2024), against $14,752 across Kentucky. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Oak Grove?
Yes: Oak Grove Classical Christian (religious, grades PK–8, 85 students).
Parents talk
What Oak Grove families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Oak Grove → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Kentucky. Stars are from neighbors.